2006 SUBARU TRIBECA airbag off

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Safety precautions when
driving „ Seatbelt and SRS airbag
Carefully read the sections “Seat, seatbelt
and SRS airbags” in chapter 1 of this own-
er’s manual for instructions and precau-
tions concerning the seatbelt system and SRS airbag system.
Rear gate (Transmitter)
Mark Name
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All persons in the vehicle should
fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the
vehicle starts to move. Otherwise,
the possibility of serious injury
becomes greater in the event of a
sudden stop or accident.
yTo obtain maximum protection in
the event of an accident, the driv-
er and all passengers in the vehi-
cle should always wear seatbelts
when the vehicle is moving. The
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) airbag does not do away with
the need to fasten seatbelts. In
combination with the seatbelts, it
offers the best combined protec-
tion in case of a serious accident.
Not wearing a seatbelt increases
the chance of severe injury or
death in a crash even when the ve-
hicle has the SRS airbag.
yThe SRS airbags deploy with con-
siderable speed and force. Occu-
pants who are out of proper posi-
tion when the SRS airbag deploys
could suffer very serious injuries.
Because the SRS airbag needs
enough space for deployment, the
driver should always sit upright
and well back in the seat as far
from the steering wheel as practi-
cal while still maintaining full ve-
hicle control and the front passen-
ger should move the seat as far
back as possible and sit upright
and well back in the seat.

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Instrument panel
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1) Door locks (page 2-4)
2) Illumination brightness control (page
3-27)
3) Remote control mirror (page 3-36)
4) Windshield wiper deicer (page 3-32)
5) Traction Control system OFF switch
(page 7-23)
6) Light control lever (page 3-26)
7) Combination meter (page 3-5)
8) Wiper control lever (page 3-29)
9) Cruise control (page 7-27)
10) Horn (page 3-37)
11) SRS airbag (page 1-44)
12) Tilt steering (page 3-37)
13) Hood lock release knob (page 11-4)
14) Fuse box (page 11-36)
15) Power windows (page 2-19)

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Warning and indicator light
Mark Name Page Driver’s seatbelt warn-
ing light 3-10
Front passenger’s
seatbelt warning light 3-10
SRS airbag system
warning light 3-11
CHECK ENGINE
warning light/Malfunc-
tion indicator lamp 3-12
Charge warning light 3-13
Oil pressure warning light 3-13
AT OIL temperature
warning light 3-13
or ABS warning light 3-15
or Brake system warning light 3-16
Door open warning light 3-17
Low fuel warning light 3-17
All-Wheel Drive warn- ing light3-17
Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation indi-
cator light 3-18
Vehicle Dynamics
Control warning light /
Traction Control sys-
tem OFF indicator light 3-18
Security indicator light 3-19
Turn signal indicator lights 3-20
High beam indicator light 3-20
Front fog light indicator light 3-20
Cruise control indica-
tor light 3-20
Cruise control set indi-
cator light 3-20
Headlight indicator light 3-20
Mark Name PageLow tire pressure warning light
3-14
Passenger airbag ON
indicator light 3-12
Passenger airbag OFF
indicator light 3-12
SPORT mode indica-tor light 3-19
Windshield washer flu-
id warning light 3-17
Rear differential oil
temperature warning light 3-14
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Seat heater (if equipped)
The seat heater operates when the igni-
tion switch is in the “ON” position.
The seat heater can be adjusted in three
levels. Press the button to activate the
seat heater. Each subsequent press of the
button will reduce the level. Pushing the
button four times or keeping the button
pressed for approximately 1 second will
turn the heater off. While the seat heater is
operating, its operating level is shown by
the number of illuminated indicators. To
warm the seat as quickly as possible, set
the heater with three indicators illuminat-
ed.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed enough or before you leave the vehicle,
be sure to turn the switch off.
NOTE
Use of the seat heater for a long period
of time while the engine is not running
can cause battery discharge.
Rear seats (5-seater models)/
Second-row seats (7-seater
models)
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y
There is a possibility that people
with delicate skin may suffer
slight burns even at low tempera-
tures if they use the seat heater
for a long period of time. When us-
ing the heater, always be sure to
warn the persons concerned.
y Do not put anything on the seat
which insulates against heat,
such as a blanket, cushion, or
similar items. This may cause the
seat heater to overheat.
ySeatbelts provide maximum re-
straint when the occupant sits
well back and upright in the seat.
Do not put cushions or any other
materials between occupants and
seatbacks or seat cushions. If you
do so, the risk of sliding under the
lap belt and of the lap belt sliding
up over the abdomen will in-
crease, and both can result in se-
rious internal injury or death.
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„System monitors
SRS airbag system warning light
A diagnostic system continually monitors
the readiness of the seatbelt pretensioner
while the vehicle is being driven. The seat-
belt pretensioners share the control mod-
ule with the airbag system. Therefore, if
any malfunction occurs in a seatbelt pre-
tensioner, the SRS airbag system warning
light will illuminate. The SRS airbag sys-
tem warning light will show normal system operation by lighting for approximately 6
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON” position.
The following components are monitored
by the indicator: y
Front sub sensor (Right-hand side)
y Front sub sensor (Left-hand side)
y Airbag control module (including impact
sensors)y Frontal airbag module (Driver’s side)
y Frontal airbag module (Front passen-
ger’s side)y Side airbag sensor (Center pillar right-
hand side)y Side airbag sensor (Center pillar left-
hand side)y Side airbag module (Driver’s side)
y Side airbag module (Front passenger’s
side)y Curtain airbag sensor (Rear wheel
house right-hand side)y Curtain airbag sensor (Rear wheel
house left-hand side) y Curtain airbag module (Right side)
y Curtain airbag module (Left side)
y Seatbelt pretensioner (Driver’s side)
y Seatbelt pretensioner (Front passen-
ger’s side) y Seatbelt buckle switch (Driver’s side)
y Seatbelt buckle switch (Front passen-
ger’s side)y Driver’s seat position sensor y
Front passenger’s seatbelt tension sen-
sory Front passenger’s occupant detection
system weight sensor y Front passenger’s occupant detection
control module y Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON
and OFF indicatory All related wiring
yWhen discarding front seatbelt re-
tractor assemblies or scrapping
the entire vehicle due to collision
damage or for other reasons, con- sult your SUBARU dealer.
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If the warning light exhibits any of
the following conditions, there may
be a malfunction in the seatbelt pre-
tensioners and/or SRS airbag sys-
tem. Immediately take your vehicle
to your nearest SUBARU dealer to
have the system checked. Unless
checked and properly repaired, the
seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS
airbags will operate improperly (e.g.
SRS airbags may inflate in a very mi-
nor collision or not inflate in a se-
vere collision), which may increase
the risk of injury.
yFlashing or flickering of the warn-
ing light
yNo illumination of the warning
light when the ignition switch is
first turned to the “ON” position

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6. Before seating a child in the child re-
straint system, try to move seat back and
forth and left and right to verify that it is
held securely in position.
7. To remove the child restraint system,
follow the reverse procedures of installa-tion.
If you have any question concerning this
type of child restraint system, ask your
SUBARU dealer. „
Top tether anchorages
Your vehicle is equipped with three top
tether anchorages (five in the 7-seater
models) so that a child restraint system
having a top tether can be installed in a
rear seating position. When installing a
child restraint system using top tether, proceed as follows, while observing the in-
structions by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
Since a top tether can provide additional
stability by offering another connection
between a child restraint system and the
vehicle, we recommend that you use a top
tether whenever one is required or avail-
able. T
Tether anchorage location
V Rear seat (5-seater models)/Sec-
ond-row seat (7-seater models)
Three tether anchorages, i.e., ones for the
right, center and left seats, are already in-
stalled on the back of each seatback.
Open the cover flap to use each anchor-
age. V
Third-row seat (7-seater models)
Two tether anchorages are attached to
the rear edge of the cargo area.
Open the cover flap to use each anchor-
age.
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TOP TETHER
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TOP TETHER
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These SRS airbags are designed only
as a supplement to the primary protec-
tion provided by the seatbelt.
The system also controls front seatbelt
pretensioners. For operation instructions
and precautions concerning the seatbelt
pretensioner, see the “Front seatbelt pre-
tensioners” section in this chapter.
y
To obtain maximum protection in
the event of an accident, the driv-
er and all passengers in the vehi-
cle should always wear seatbelts
when the vehicle is moving. The
SRS airbag is designed only as a
supplement to the primary protec-
tion provided by the seatbelt. It
does not do away with the need to
fasten seatbelts. In combination
with the seatbelts, it offers the
best combined protection in case
of a serious accident.
Not wearing a seatbelt increases
the chance of severe injury or
death in a crash even when the ve-
hicle has the SRS airbag.
For instructions and precautions
concerning the seatbelt system,
see the “Seatbelts” section in this
chapter.
yDo not sit or lean unnecessarily
close to the SRS airbag. Because
the SRS airbag deploys with con-
siderable speed – faster than the
blink of an eye – and force to pro-
tect in high speed collisions, the
force of an airbag can injure an
occupant whose body is too close to SRS airbag.
It is also important to wear your
seatbelt to help avoid injuries that
can result when the SRS airbag
contacts an occupant not in prop-
er position such as one thrown
forward during pre-accident brak-
ing.
Even when properly positioned,
there remains a possibility that an
occupant may suffer minor injury
such as abrasions and bruises to
the face or arms because of the
SRS airbag deployment force.
yThe SRS airbags deploy with con-
siderable speed and force. Occu-
pants who are out of proper posi-
tion when the SRS airbag deploys
could suffer very serious injuries.
Because the SRS airbag needs
enough space for deployment, the
driver should always sit upright
and well back in the seat as far
from the steering wheel as practi-
cal while still maintaining full ve-
hicle control and the front passen-
ger should move the seat as far
back as possible and sit upright
and well back in the seat.
yDo not place any objects over or
near the SRS airbag cover or be-
tween you and the SRS airbag. If
the SRS airbag deploys, those ob-
jects could interfere with its prop-
er operation and could be pro-
pelled inside the vehicle and
cause injury.

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T Components
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1) Airbag control module (including impact
sensors)
2) Frontal airbag module (driver’s side)
3) Frontal airbag module (front passen- ger’s side)
4) Front sub sensor (left-hand side)
5) Front sub sensor (right-hand side)
6) Side airbag module (driver’s side)
7) Side airbag module (front passenger’s side)
8) Side airbag sensor (center pillar left-
hand side)
9) Side airbag sensor (center pillar right- hand side)
10) Airbag wiring (yellow)
11) Seatbelt pretensioner (driver’s side)
12) Seatbelt pretensioner (front passenger’s side)
13) Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house right-hand side)
14) Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house left-hand side)
15) Curtain airbag module (right side)
16) Curtain airbag module (left side)
17) Seatbelt buckle switch (front passen-
ger’s side)
18) Seatbelt buckle switch (driver’s side)
19) Driver’s seat position sensor
20) Front passenger’s seatbelt tension sen- sor
21) Front passenger’s occupant detection system weight sensor
22) Front passenger’s occupant detection control module
23) Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and
OFF indicator
24) SRS airbag system warning light