2014 SUBARU BRZ child restraint

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
While pushing the child restraint
system down into the rear seat,
allow the shoulder belt to retract
until the child restraint system is
securely in place.After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there is
no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.
■Forward facing  Convertible seat
Place the child restraint system
on the seat facing the front of the
vehicle.
Run the seatbelt through the
child restraint system and insert
the plate into the buckle. Make
sure that the belt is not twisted.
Fully extend the shoulder belt
and allow it to retract to put it in
lock mode. In lock mode, the belt
cannot be extended.
STEP 4
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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1-7. Safety information
While pushing the child restraint
system into the rear seat, allow
the shoulder belt to retract until
the child restraint system is
securely in place.After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there is
no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.
If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. ( →P. 143)
■Booster seat
Place the child restraint system
on the seat facing the front of the
vehicle.
Sit the child in the child restraint
system. Fit the seatbelt to the
child restraint system according
to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions and insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the belt is
not twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is
correctly positioned over the
child's shoulder and that the lap
belt is as low as possible. (→ P. 58)
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 1
STEP 2

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
Removing a child restraint installed with a seatbeltPush the buckle release button
and fully retract the seatbelt.
Child restraint systems with a top tether strapSecure the child restraint using a seatbelt or the LATCH
anchors. Remove the anchor bracket
cover.
Store the removed cover in a safe
place.
Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap. Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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1-7. Safety information
■When installing a child restraint system with LA TCH anchors and a top
tether strap
Depending on the child restraint system's size and shape, if the child
restraint system is installed to the LATCH anchors first, it may not be possi-
ble to attach the top tether strap to the anchor bracket.
In that case, first temporarily attach the top tether strap to the anchor
bracket, install the child restraint system using the lower anchors and then
tighten the top tether strap.
■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.
WARNING
■When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the
shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause
injury or discomfort to the child. ( →P. 60)
■When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking,
sudden swerving or an accident.
●If the driver’s seat interferes with the
child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly, attach
the child restraint system to the right-
hand rear seat.
●Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
●Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seatbelt is not
twisted.
●Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.
●When adjusting the front passenger seat position after installing a child
restraint system, do so slowly.
●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
■To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seatbelt is not caught behind the child
restraint. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may
cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerve or an accident.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
LSD Limited Slip Differential
M + S Mud and Snow
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System
TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 340
Wattage.................................423
Battery
Checking ............................... 304
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ..............400
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 229
Bottle holders ........................... 259
Brake Fluid ...................................... 302
Parking brake ........................ 185
Brake assist ..............................217
Break-in tips ............................. 151
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................191
Care Alcantara ®
............................. 282
Exterior.................................. 274
Interior ................................... 278
Seatbelts ............................... 279
Cargo capacity ......................... 224
Chains ....................................... 231 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ............................. 133
Booster seats,
installation........................... 137
Convertible seats,
definition ............................. 133
Convertible seats,
installation........................... 137
Front passenger occupant detection system................. 123
Infant seats,
definition ............................. 133
Infant seats,
installation........................... 137
Installing CRS with
LATCH anchors .................. 138
Installing CRS with
seatbelts ............................. 140
Installing CRS with
top tether straps.................. 143B
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Alphabetical index
Child safetyAirbag precautions ............... 117
Battery precautions ...... 307, 403
Child restraint system ........... 133
How your child should wear the seatbelt.................. 60
Installing child restraints ....... 137
Power window lock switch ...... 70
Power window precautions .......................... 73
Removed key battery precautions ........................ 331
Seat heater precautions ....... 269
Seatbelt guide ........................ 59
Seatbelt precautions............... 62
Trunk precautions................... 48
Cleaning Alcantara ®
............................ 282
Exterior ................................. 274
Interior .................................. 278
Seatbelts .............................. 279
Clock ........................................ 264
Condenser ............................... 302
Console tray ............................ 260
Cooling system Engine overheating .............. 405
Cruise control.......................... 212
Cup holders ............................. 260
Customizable features ............ 441 Daytime running light
system ....................................205
Defogger
Rear window .........................252
Side mirror.............................252
Dimension.................................412
Dinghy towing ..........................234
Display
Multi-information display ....... 197
Trip information .....................198
Do-it-yourself maintenance.....291
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ..............255
Wattage .................................423
Doors Door lock .....................23, 37, 42
Door windows..........................70
Side mirrors .............................67
Driver's seatbelt
reminder light.........................369
Driving Break-in tips ..........................151
Correct posture .......................86
Procedures ............................148
Winter drive tips ....................229D