2017 SUBARU OUTBACK air condition

!SUBARU advanced frontal airbag
operation
1) Driver ’s side
2) Passenger ’s side
The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag
system is designed to determine the activation or deactivation condition of the
front passenger
’s SRS frontal airbag
depending on the total load on the front
passenger ’s seat monitored by the front
passenger ’s occupant detection system
weight sensor. For this reason, only the
driver ’s SRS frontal airbag may deploy in
the event of a collision, but this does not
mean failure of the system.
If the front sub sensors inside both front
fenders and the impact sensors in the
airbag control module detect a predeter-
mined amount of force during a frontal
collision, the control module sends signals
to the airbag module(s) (only driver ’s
module or both driver ’s and front passen-
ger ’s modules) instructing the module(s)
to inflate the SRS frontal airbag(s). The
driver ’s and front passenger ’s SRS frontal
airbags use dual stage inflators. The two
inflators of each airbag are triggered either
sequentially or simultaneously, depending
on the severity of impact in the case of the
driver ’s SRS frontal airbag and depending
on the severity of impact and the total load
on the seat in the case of the front
passenger ’s SRS frontal airbag.
After deployment, the SRS airbag imme-
diately starts to deflate so that the driver ’s
vision is not obstructed and the driver ’s
ability to maintain control of the vehicle is not impaired. The time required from
detecting impact to the deflation of the
SRS airbag after deployment is shorter
than the blink of an eye.
The driver
’s and front passenger ’s seat-
belt pretensioners operate at the same
time in both of the following cases.
. When only the driver ’s SRS frontal
airbag deploys
. When driver ’s and front passenger ’s
SRS frontal airbags deploy
The driver ’s SRS frontal airbag and front
passenger ’s SRS frontal airbag are de-
signed to deploy in the event of an
accident involving a moderate to severe
frontal collision. They are not designed to
deploy in most lesser frontal impacts
because the necessary protection can be
achieved by the seatbelt alone. Also, they
are not designed to deploy in most side or
rear impacts or in most rollover accidents
because deployment of these airbags
would not help the occupant in those
situations. The driver ’s and front passen-
ger ’s SRS frontal airbags are designed to
function on a one-time-only basis.
SRS airbag deployment depends on the
level of force experienced in the passen-
ger compartment during a collision. That
level differs from one type of collision to
another, and it may have no bearing on
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!SRS seat cushion airbag operation
1) Driver ’s side
2) Passenger ’s side
WARNING
The SRS seat cushion airbag is
designed not to deploy when the
seatbelt for the corresponding seat
is not fastened. For safety, all per-
sons in the vehicle should fasten
their seatbelts.
The SRS seat cushion airbags are de-
signed to deploy simultaneously when the
SRS frontal airbags deploy. For details
about the operating conditions, refer to
“SUBARU advanced frontal airbag opera-
tion ”F 1-57.
The front passenger ’s SRS seat cushion
airbag is designed not to deploy in either
of the following conditions.
. The front passenger ’s seatbelt is not
fastened (even when the front passen-
ger ’s frontal airbag ON indicator illumi-
nates while the OFF indicator remains off).
. The front passenger ’s frontal airbag
ON indicator is off while the OFF indicator
illuminates.
NOTE
When the front passenger ’s SRS fron-
tal airbag is deactivated by the occu-
pant detection system, the front pas-
senger ’s SRS seat cushion airbag is
also deactivated.
! SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
airbag operation
The following airbags deploy indepen-
dently of each other because each has
its own impact sensor.
.Driver ’s SRS side airbag
. Front passenger ’s SRS side airbag
. SRS curtain airbag (right-hand side)
. SRS curtain airbag (left-hand side)
Therefore, they may not both deploy in the
same accident. Also, the SRS side airbag
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
deploys independently of the driver’s and
front passenger ’s SRS frontal airbags in
the steering wheel and instrument panel.
An impact sensor, which senses impact
force, is located in each of the following
locations.
. In the left and right front doors
. In the left and right center pillars
. In the left and right rear wheel houses
. In the airbag control module
. In the left and right front fenders (only
SRS curtain airbags are designed to
deploy when the front sub sensors sense
a severe impact.)
A rollover sensor is also located inside the
airbag control module.
If both of the following sensors together
sense an impact force above a predeter-
mined level in a side collision, the control
module causes both the SRS side airbag
and curtain airbag on the impacted side
to inflate regardless of whether the rear
wheel house impact sensor on the same
side senses an impact.
. the impact sensor that is located in the
airbag control module
. one of the center pillar impact sensors
or front door impact sensors
If both of the following sensors together sense an impact force above a predeter-
mined level in a side collision, the control
module causes
only the SRS curtain
airbag on the impacted side to inflate.
. the impact sensor that is located in the
airbag control module
. one of the rear wheel house impact
sensors
Even if a frontal collision occurs, both right
and left SRS curtain airbags will deploy
when the front sensor and the control unit
determine that the impact results from an
offset frontal collision.
The SRS curtain airbags are designed to
deploy under the following conditions.
. The driver ’s SRS frontal airbag deploys
or the driver ’s and passenger ’sSRS
frontal airbags deploy in a frontal collision.
. The system determines that the colli-
sion is an offset frontal collision.
. The vehicle is in an extremely inclined
state such as during a rollover.
The SRS curtain airbags are basically not
designed to deploy in the following cases.
. In a frontal collision when the SRS
frontal airbags do not deploy or the system
determines that the collision is other than
an offset frontal collision
. In most lesser inclined states If the rollover sensor detects rollover of the
vehicle, the control module inflates the
SRS curtain airbags
. At this time, the
driver ’s and front passenger ’s seatbelt
pretensioners also operate at the same
time.
After the deployment, the SRS side airbag
immediately starts to deflate. The time
required from detection of an impact to
deflation of an SRS side airbag after
deployment is shorter than the blink of
an eye.
The SRS curtain airbag remains inflated
for a while following deployment then
slowly deflates.
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
airbag deploy even when no one occupies
the seat on the side on which an impact is
applied.
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
airbag are designed as follows:
. to deploy in the event of an accident
involvingamoderatetosevereside
impact collision
. to function on a one-time-only basis.
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
airbag are not designed to deploy in the
following cases:
. in most lesser side impacts
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by the indicator.
.Front sub sensor
– Right-hand side
– Left-hand side
. Airbag control module (including im-
pact sensors and rollover sensors)
. Frontal airbag module
– Driver ’s side
– Front passenger ’s side
. Center pillar impact sensor
– Right-hand side
– Left-hand side
. Front door impact sensor
– Right-hand side
– Left-hand side
. Side airbag module
– Driver ’s side
– Front passenger ’s side
. Rear wheel house impact sensor
– Right-hand side
– Left-hand side
. Curtain airbag module
– Right-hand side
– Left-hand side
. Seat cushion airbag module
– Driver ’s side
– Front passenger ’s side
. Seatbelt pretensioner
– Driver ’s side
– Front passenger ’s side .
Seatbelt buckle switch
– Driver ’s side
– Front passenger ’s side
. Front passenger ’s occupant detection
system sensor and control module
. Front passenger ’s seatbelt tension
sensor
. Front passenger ’s frontal airbag ON
and OFF indicator
. All related wiring
WARNING
If the warning light exhibits any of
the following conditions, there may
be a malfunction in the seatbelt
pretensioners and/or SRS airbag
system.
.Flashing or flickering of the warn-
ing light
. No illumination of the warning
light when the ignition switch is
first turned to the “ON ”position
. Continuous illumination of the
warning light
. Illumination of the warning light
while driving
Immediatelytakeyourvehicleto
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
minor collision or not inflate in a
severe collision), which may in-
crease the risk of injury.
&
SRS airbag system servicing
WARNING
. When discarding an airbag mod-
ule or scrapping the entire vehi-
cle damaged by a collision, con-
sult your SUBARU dealer.
. The SRS airbag has no user-
serviceable parts. Do not use
electrical test equipment on any
circuit related to the SRS airbag
system. For required servicing of
the SRS airbag, consult your
nearest SUBARU dealer. Tamper-
ing with or disconnecting the
system ’s wiring could result in
accidental inflation of the SRS
airbag or could make the system
inoperative, which may result in
serious injury.
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&Safety precautions
! Regarding radio wave
WARNING
If you wear an implanted pacemaker
or an implanted defibrillator, stay at
least 8.7 in (22 cm) away from the
transmitting antennas installed on
the vehicle.
The radio waves from the transmit-
ting antennas on the vehicle could
adversely affect the operation of
implanted pacemakers and im-
planted defibrillators.
If you wear electric medical equip-
ment other than an implanted pace-
maker or an implanted defibrillator,
before using the keyless access
with push-button start system, refer
to“Radio waves used for the key-
less access with push-button start
system ”F2-13, and contact the
electric medical equipment manu-
facturer for more information. The
radio waves from the transmitting
antennas on the vehicle could ad-
versely affect the operation of the
electric medical equipment.
CAUTION
When you carry the access key on
an airplane, do not press the button
of the access key while in the
airplane. When any button of the
access key is pressed, radio waves
are sent and may affect the opera-
tion of the airplane. When you carry
the access key in a bag on an
airplane, take measures to prevent
the buttons of the access key from
being pressed.
NOTE
The status of the access key and
environmental conditions may interfere
with the communication between the
access key and the vehicle under the
following conditions.
. When operating near a source of
strong radio waves or other interfer-
ence, such as a broadcast station or
power transmission lines
. When products that transmit radio
waves are used, such as an access key
or a remote transmitter key of another
vehicle
. When carrying the access key of
your vehicle together with an access
key or a remote transmitter of another vehicle
.
When the access key is placed near
wireless communication equipment
such as a cell phone, or near a metallic
object
. When metallic accessories are at-
tached to the access key
. When carrying the access key with
electronic appliances such as a laptop
computer
. When the battery of the access key
is discharged
In such cases, it may not be possible to
lock or unlock the doors or start the
engine.
! Regarding malfunction
CAUTION
.Never leave or store the access
key inside the vehicle or within
6.6 ft (2 m) around the vehicle (e.
g., in the garage). The access key
may be locked inside the vehicle,
or the battery may discharge
rapidly. Note that the push-button
ignition switch may not turn on in
some cases depending on the
location of the access key.
. The access key contains electro-
nic components. Observe the
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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
following precautions to prevent
malfunctions or battery dis-
charge.
– Although you can replace the
battery of the access key by
yourself, it is recommended
that the battery be replaced by
a SUBARU dealer to avoid the
risk of damage at the time of
replacement.
– Do not get the access key wet.
If the access key gets wet,
wipe it off immediately and let
it dry completely.
– Do not apply strong impacts
to the access key.
– Keep the access key away
from magnetic sources.
– Never leave the access key in
direct sunlight or anywhere
that may become hot, such
as on the dashboard. It may
damage the battery or cause
circuit malfunctions.
– Do not wash the access key in
an ultrasonic washer.
– Do not leave the access key in
humid or dusty locations, or
near personal computers or
home electric appliances.NOTE
After the vehicle battery is discharged
or replaced, initialization of the steering
lock system may be required to start
the engine. In this case, perform the
following procedure to initialize the
steering lock.
1) Turn the push-button ignition
switch to the “OFF ”position. For de-
tails, refer to “Switching power status ”
F 3-7.
2) Open and close the driver ’s door.
3) Wait for approximately 10 seconds.
When the steering is locked, the initi-
alization is completed.
! Regarding access key
CAUTION
If the access key is dropped, the
integrated mechanical key inside
may become loose. Be careful not
to lose the mechanical key.
NOTE
.The access key is always commu-
nicating with the vehicle and is con-
tinuously using the battery. Although
the life of the battery varies depending
on the operating conditions, it is ap- proximately 1 to 2 years. If the battery
becomes fully discharged, replace it
with a new one.
.
If an access key is lost, it is
recommended that the access key be
reregistered. For reregistration of an
access key, contact a SUBARU dealer.
. Up to 7 access keys can be regis-
tered for one vehicle. For a spare
access key, contact a SUBARU dealer.
. Carefully store the key number plate
supplied with the access key. It is
necessary for vehicle repair and addi-
tional registration of access keys.
. Do not leave the access key in the
storage spaces inside the vehicle.
Vibrations may damage the key or turn
on the switch, possibly resulting in a
lockout.
! Regarding setting
NOTE
.The operational/non-operational
setting for the keyless access function
can be changed. For the setting proce-
dure, refer to “Disabling keyless ac-
cess function” F2-18. The setting can
also be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
For more details, contact a SUBARU
dealer.
. For detailed information about the
operation method for the push-button
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Keys and doors/Remote keyless entry system
buzzer will sound if incorrect PIN codes
are entered five times continuously. If
this occurs, you cannot unlock the
doors by PIN Code Access for 5
minutes.Remote keyless entry system
CAUTION
.Do not expose the remote trans-
mitter to severe shocks, such as
those experienced as a result of
dropping or throwing.
. Do not take the remote transmit-
ter apart except when replacing
the battery.
. Do not get the remote transmitter
wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with
a cloth immediately.
. When you carry the remote trans-
mitteronanairplane,donot
press the button of the remote
transmitter while in the airplane.
When any button of the remote
transmitter is pressed, radio
waves are sent and may affect
the operation of the airplane.
When you carry the remote trans-
mitter in a bag on an airplane,
take measures to prevent the
buttons of the remote transmitter
from being pressed.
For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system ”, the access key is used as the transmitter for the
remote keyless entry system. For models
without
“keyless access with push-button
start system ”, the transmitter for the
remote keyless entry system is located
inside the key head.
The remote keyless entry system has the
following functions.
. Locking and unlocking the doors (and
rear gate for Outback) without a key
. Opening the trunk lid (Legacy) without
key
. Sounding a panic alarm
. Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. For detailed information, refer to
“Alarm system ”F 2-28.
The operable distance of the remote
keyless entry system is approximately 30
feet (10 meters). However, this distance
will vary depending on environmental
conditions. The system ’s operable dis-
tance will be shorter in areas near a
facility or electronic equipment emitting
strong radio waves such as a power plant,
broadcast station, TV tower, or remote
controller of home electronic appliances.
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&SRS airbag system
warning light
WARNING
If the warning light exhibits any of
the following conditions, there may
be a malfunction in the seatbelt
pretensioners and/or SRS airbag
system.
.Flashing or flickering of the warn-
ing light
. No illumination of the warning
light when the ignition switch is
first turned to the “ON ”position
. Continuous illumination of the
warning light
. Illumination of the warning light
while driving
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
minor collision or not inflate in a
severe collision), which may in-
crease the risk of injury.
For details about the components mon- itored by the warning light, refer to
“SRS
airbag system monitors ”F 1-68.
& Front passenger ’s frontal
airbag ON and OFF indica-
tors
NOTE
For details about the operating condi-
tions of SRS seat cushion airbag, refer
to “SRS seat cushion airbag operation ”
F 1-61.
ON /: Front passenger ’s frontal airbag ON
indicator
/: Front passenger ’s frontal airbag OFF
indicator
The front passenger ’s frontal airbag ON
and OFF indicators show you the status of
the front passenger ’s SRS frontal airbag. The indicators are located as shown in the
illustration.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“
ON ”position, both the ON and OFF
indicators illuminate for 6 seconds during
which time the system is checked. Follow-
ing the system check, both indicators turn
off for 2 seconds. After that, one of the
indicators illuminates depending on the
status of the front passenger ’s SRS frontal
airbag determined by the SUBARU ad-
vanced frontal airbag system monitoring.
If the front passenger ’s SRS frontal airbag
is activated, the passenger ’s frontal airbag
ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF
indicator will remain off.
If the front passenger ’s SRS frontal airbag
is deactivated, the passenger ’s frontal
airbag ON indicator will remain off while
the OFF indicator will illuminate.
With the ignition switch turned to the “ON”
position, if both the ON and OFF indica-
tors remain illuminated or off simulta-
neously even after the system check
period, the system is malfunctioning.
Contact your SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately for an inspection.
Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
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