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Subaru Ascent (2023 year). Manual in english - page 4

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SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)

24

Side impact sensor (front door left-hand

In a moderate to severe frontal collision,

side)

the following components deploy.

25

Side impact sensor (front door right-hand

side)

. SRS frontal airbag for driver

26

Lap belt pretensioner (front passenger’s

. Front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag

side)

. SRS knee airbag for driver

27

Lap belt pretensioner (driver’s side)

. SRS curtain airbag*1

28

Side impact sensor (backward of rear

wheel house right-hand side)

*1: When an offset frontal collision that is severe

29

Side impact sensor (backward of rear

enough to deploy the front airbag occurs.

wheel house left-hand side)

30

Second-row seatbelt pretensioner (right-

These components supplement the seat-

hand side)

belts by reducing the impact to the

31

Second-row seatbelt pretensioner (left-

occupant’s head, chest and knees.

hand side)

32

Front passenger’s seat position sensor

This vehicle has warning labels on the

NOTE

driver’s and front passenger’s sun visors

Only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag and

beginning with the phrase “EVEN WITH

front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag

& SUBARU advanced frontal

ADVANCED AIR BAGS” and a tag at-

are controlled by the SUBARU ad-

airbag system

tached to the glove box lid beginning with

vanced frontal airbag system.

This vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU

the phrase

“Even with Advanced Air

advanced frontal airbag system that com-

Bags”. Make sure that you carefully read

! Driver’s SRS frontal airbag

plies with the new advanced frontal airbag

the instructions on the warning labels and

The driver’s SRS frontal airbag uses a dual

requirements in the amended Federal

tag.

stage inflator. The inflator operates in

Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)

Always wear your seatbelt. The SUBARU

different ways depending on the severity

No. 208.

advanced frontal airbag system is a

of impact.

The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag

supplemental restraint system and must

! Front passenger’s SRS frontal air-

system automatically determines the de-

be used in combination with a seatbelt. All

bag

ployment force of the driver’s SRS frontal

occupants should wear a seatbelt or be

airbag at the time of deployment as well as

The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag

seated in an appropriate child restraint

whether or not to activate the front

uses a dual stage inflator and an actuator.

system.

passenger’s SRS frontal airbag and, if

The inflator and the actuator operate in

For the locations of the SRS airbags, refer

activated, the deployment force of the SRS

different ways depending on the severity of

to “Components” FP90.

frontal airbag at the time of deployment.

impact.

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93

sioners” FP61.

Do not use the front passenger’s

seat with the head restraint re-

CAUTION

moved.

Do not leave any articles on the

Observe the following precautions.

front passenger’s seat or the

Failure to do so may prevent the

seatbelt tongue and buckle en-

SUBARU advanced frontal airbag

gaged when you leave your vehi-

system from functioning correctly

cle.

or cause the system to fail.

Do not put sharp object(s) on the

Do not apply any strong impact to

seat or pierce the seat uphols-

the front passenger’s seat such

tery.

as by kicking.

Do not place a magnet near the

Do not let rear passengers rest

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Occupant detection sensors

seatbelt buckle and the seatbelt

their feet between the front seat-

retractor.

The occupant detection sensors are in-

back and seat cushion.

stalled between the seat and seat rails,

Do not spill liquid on the front

Do not use front seats with their

backward-forward position and

and monitor the physique and posture of

passenger’s seat. If liquid is

seatback not being locked into

the front passenger. Using this informa-

spilled, wipe it off immediately.

place securely. If any of them are

tion, the occupant detection system deter-

Do not remove or disassemble

not locked securely, adjust them

mines whether the front passenger’s SRS

the front passenger’s seat.

again. For adjusting procedure,

frontal airbag should be deployed or not.

Do not install any accessory

refer to “Manual seat” FP33.

The occupant detection system may not

(such as an audio amplifier) other

inflate the front passenger’s SRS frontal

than a genuine SUBARU acces-

airbag even when the driver’s SRS frontal

sory under the front passenger’s

airbag deploys. This is normal. In this

seat.

case, although the front passenger’s SRS

Do not place anything (shoes,

frontal airbag does not operate, the front

umbrella, etc.) under the front

passenger’s seatbelt pretensioner oper-

passenger’s seat.

ates with the driver’s seatbelt preten-

Do not place any objects (books,

sioner. For details about the seatbelt

etc.) around the front passen-

pretensioner, refer to

“Seatbelt preten-

ger’s seat.

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SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)

! Passenger’s frontal airbag ON and

! Occupant detection system

OFF indicators

SRS airbag system warning light

If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or front

1

Occupant detection sensors

passenger’s occupant detection system

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON in-

The occupant detection sensors are in-

have failed, the SRS airbag system warn-

dicator

stalled between the seat and seat rails,

ing light will illuminate. If the SRS airbag

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF

indicator

and monitor the physique and posture of

system warning light illuminates, immedi-

the front passenger. Using this informa-

ately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and

Refer to “Front passenger’s frontal airbag

tion, the occupant detection system deter-

consult a SUBARU dealer.

ON and OFF indicator lights” FP176.

mines whether the front passenger’s SRS

If your vehicle has sustained impact, this

frontal airbag should be deployed or not.

may affect the proper function of the

SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system.

WARNING

Have your vehicle inspected at your

SUBARU dealer. Do not use the front

Do not kick the front passenger seat

passenger’s seat while driving the vehicle

or subject it to severe impact. Other-

to your SUBARU dealer.

wise, the SRS airbag system warn-

ing light may illuminate to indicate a

malfunction of the front passenger

occupant detection system. In this

case, immediately stop the vehicle

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in a safe place, and consult a

! Conditions in which front passen-

SUBARU dealer.

ger’s SRS frontal airbag is not

activated

The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag

will not be activated when any of the

following conditions are met regarding

the front passenger’s seat:

. The seat is empty.

. The seat is equipped with an appro-

priate child restraint system and an

infant or a child is restrained in it. (See

WARNING that follows.)

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON in-

. The front passenger’s occupant detec-

dicator

tion system is malfunctioning.

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF

indicator

WARNING

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON in-

dicator

Also, if luggage is placed on the front

NEVER INSTALL A CHILD RE-

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF

passenger’s seat, this may adversely

indicator

STRAINT SYSTEM IN THE FRONT

affect the ability of the system to determine

PASSENGER’S SEAT EVEN IF THE

If

the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON

deployment. This may prevent the front

FRONT PASSENGER’S SRS FRON-

and OFF indicators do not work properly,

passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF

TAL AIRBAG IS DEACTIVATED. Be

do not allow anyone to sit on the front

indicators from working properly. Check

sure to install it in the REAR seat in a

passenger’s seat and have the occupant

that the indicators work properly.

correct manner. Also, it is strongly

detection system checked by your

When the OFF indicator turns off and the

recommended that any child re-

SUBARU dealer.

ON indicator illuminates, the front passen-

straint system (including any boost-

ger’s frontal airbag may deploy during a

er seat) be installed in the REAR

collision. Remove luggage from the front

seat, and that even children who

passenger’s seat.

have outgrown a child restraint

system be also seated in the REAR

seat. This is because children sitting

in the front passenger’s seat may be

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SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)

killed or severely injured should the

the seatback.

well as the child restraint system

front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag

installation procedures in

“Child re-

deploy. REAR seats are the safest

straint systems” FP65, correctly install

! If the front passenger’s frontal

place for children.

the child restraint system.

airbag ON indicator illuminates

and the OFF indicator turns off

4. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

even when an infant or a small

position and make sure that the front

CAUTION

passenger’s frontal airbag ON indica-

child is in a child restraint sys-

tem (including booster seat)

tor turns off and the OFF indicator

When the front passenger’s seat is

illuminates.

occupied by an infant in an appro-

priate child restraint system, ob-

If the ON indicator still remains illuminated

serve the following precautions.

while the OFF indicator is turned off, take

Failure to do so may interfere with

the following actions.

the proper operation of the occupant

. Ensure that no article is placed on the

detection system, activating the

seat other than the child restraint

front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag

system and the child occupant.

even though that seat is occupied by

. Ensure that the backward-forward po-

an infant in the child restraint sys-

sition and seatback of the front pas-

tem.

senger’s seat are locked into place

. Do not place any article (includ-

securely by moving the seat back and

ing electronic devices) on the

forth.

seat other than the infant in the

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON in-

If the ON indicator still remains illuminated

child restraint system.

dicator

while the OFF indicator turns off after

. Do not place more than one infant

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF

taking the relevant corrective actions

in the child restraint system.

indicator

described above, relocate the child re-

. Do not install any accessories

1.

Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/

straint system to the rear seat and im-

such as a table or TV onto the

“OFF” position.

mediately contact your SUBARU dealer

seatback.

for an inspection.

2.

Remove the child restraint system from

. Do not allow the rear seat occu-

the seat.

NOTE

pant to place his/her hands or

3.

By referring to the child restraint

legs on the front passenger’s

When a child who has outgrown a child

manufacturer’s recommendations as

seatback, or allow him/her to pull

restraint system or a small adult is

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seated in the front passenger’s seat,

! Conditions in which front passen-

Do not squeeze any article be-

the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag

ger’s SRS frontal airbag is activated

tween the front passenger’s seat

system may or may not activate the

and side trim/pillar, door or cen-

The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag

front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag

ter console box. This may lift the

will be activated for deployment upon

depending on the occupant’s seating

seat cushion.

impact when any of the following condi-

posture. Children should always wear a

tions are met regarding the front passen-

seatbelt when sitting in the seat irre-

ger’s seat.

! If the passenger’s frontal airbag

spective of whether the airbag is deac-

. When the seat is occupied by an adult.

OFF indicator illuminates and the

tivated or activated. If the front passen-

ON indicator turns off even when

. When certain items (e.g. jug of water)

ger’s SRS frontal airbag is activated

the front passenger’s seat is

are placed on the seat.

(the ON indicator remains illuminated

occupied by an adult

while the OFF indicator turns off), take

CAUTION

the following action.

. Ensure that no article is placed on

When the front passenger’s seat is

the seat other than the occupant.

occupied by an adult, observe the

following precautions.

If the ON indicator still remains illumi-

nated while the OFF indicator turns off

Failure to do so may lessen the load

despite the fact that the actions noted

on the front passenger’s seat, deac-

above have been taken, seat the child in

tivating the front passenger’s SRS

the rear seat and immediately contact

frontal airbag despite the fact that

your SUBARU dealer for an inspection.

the seat is occupied by an adult.

Even if the system has passed the

This may result in personal injury.

dealer inspection, it is recommended

. Do not allow the rear seat occu-

that on subsequent trips the child

pant to lift the front passenger’s

always take the rear seat.

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON in-

seat cushion using his/her feet.

dicator

Children who have outgrown a child

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF

. Do not place any article under the

restraint system should always wear the

indicator

front passenger’s seat, or

seatbelt irrespective of whether the airbag

squeeze any article from behind

This can be caused by the adult incorrectly

is deactivated or activated.

and under the seat. This may lift

sitting in the front passenger’s seat.

the seat cushion.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/

“OFF” position.

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! Operation

The SRS airbags can function only when

the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag

system is designed to determine the

activation or deactivation condition of the

front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag de-

pending on the characteristic of item(s) or

person on the front passenger’s seat

monitored by the front passenger’s occu-

pant detection sensors. 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 following sensors 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 front impact sensors

. The impact sensors in the airbag

control module

On the driver’s side, the SRS knee airbag

A

Driver’s side

also inflates with the SRS frontal airbag.

B

Passenger’s side

1

SRS AIRBAGs deploy as soon as a collision occurs.

2

After deployment, SRS AIRBAGs start to deflate immediately so that the driver’s vision is not

obstructed.

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The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS

would not protect the occupant in those

CAUTION

frontal airbags use dual stage inflators.

situations.

The two inflators of each airbag are

Do not touch the SRS airbag system

SRS airbag deployment depends on the

triggered either sequentially or simulta-

components around the steering

level of force experienced in the passen-

neously, depending on the severity of

wheel and dashboard with bare

ger compartment during a collision. That

impact, in the case of the driver’s SRS

hands right after deployment. Doing

level differs from one type of collision to

frontal airbag and depending on the

so can cause burns because the

another, and it may have no bearing on the

severity of impact and the characteristic

components can be very hot as a

visible damage done to the vehicle itself.

of item(s) or person on the seat in the case

result of deployment.

of the front passenger’s SRS frontal air-

! Example of accident in which the

bag.

driver’s/driver’s and front pas-

! Example of the type of accident

! After deployment

senger’s SRS frontal airbag(s)

The driver’s SRS frontal airbag and front

will most likely deploy

After deployment, the SRS airbag imme-

passenger’s SRS frontal airbag are de-

diately starts to deflate so that the driver’s

signed as follows.

vision is not obstructed and the driver’s

. To deploy in the event of an accident

ability to maintain control of the vehicle is

involving a moderate to severe frontal

not impaired. The time required from

collision

detecting impact to the deflation of the

. To function on a one-time-only basis

SRS airbag after deployment is shorter

than the blink of an eye.

The driver’s SRS frontal airbag and front

passenger’s SRS frontal airbag are not

Both when only the driver’s SRS frontal

designed as follows.

airbag deploys and the driver’s and front

. To deploy in most lesser frontal im-

passenger’s SRS frontal airbags deploy,

pacts*1

the driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelt

pretensioners operate at the same time.

. To deploy in most side or rear impacts

or in most rollover accidents*2

When the SRS airbag deploys, a sudden,

A head-on collision against a thick con-

*1: Because the necessary protection can be

fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and

crete wall at a vehicle speed of 12 to 19

achieved by the seatbelt alone.

some smoke will be released. These

mph (20 to 30 km/h) or higher activates

occurrences are a normal result of the

*2: Because deployment of only the driver’s

only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both

deployment. This smoke does not indicate

SRS frontal airbag or both the driver’s and

driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal

a fire in the vehicle.

front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags

airbags. The airbag(s) will also be acti-

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vated when the vehicle is exposed to a

! Examples of the types of acci-

Only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both

frontal impact similar in fashion and

dents in which it is possible that

driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal

magnitude to the collision described

the driver’s/driver’s and front

airbags may be activated when the vehicle

above.

passenger’s SRS frontal

sustains a hard impact in the undercar-

airbag(s) will deploy

riage area from the road surface (such as

when the vehicle plunges into a deep ditch,

is severely impacted or knocked hard

against an obstacle on the road such as

a curb).

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! Examples of the types of accidents in which deployment of the driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal

airbag(s) is unlikely to occur

1

The vehicle strikes an object, such as a

telephone pole or sign pole.

2

The vehicle slides under the load bed of a

truck.

3

The vehicle sustains an oblique offset

frontal impact.

4

The vehicle sustains an offset frontal

collision.

5

The vehicle strikes an object that can

move or deform, such as a parked

vehicle.

There are many types of collisions which

might not necessarily require deployment

of driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s

SRS frontal airbag(s). In the event of

accidents like those illustrated, the dri-

ver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS

frontal airbag(s) may not deploy depend-

ing on the level of accident forces involved.

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103

! Examples of the types of acci-

frontal airbags are not designed to deploy

passenger’s SRS frontal airbags is/are

dents in which the driver’s/dri-

in most of the following cases.

activated on the first impact, it/they will

ver’s and front passenger’s SRS

. If the vehicle is struck from the side or

not be activated on the second impact.

frontal airbag(s) are not de-

from behind

& SRS side airbag and SRS

signed to deploy in most cases

. If the vehicle rolls onto its side or roof

curtain airbag

. If the vehicle is involved in a low-speed

frontal collision

! SRS side airbag

The SRS side airbag is stored in the door

1

First impact

side of each front seat seatback, which

2

Second impact

bears an “SRS AIRBAG” tag.

In an accident where the vehicle is

In a moderate to severe side impact

impacted more than once, the driver’s

collision, the SRS side airbag on the

and/or front passenger’s SRS frontal

impacted side of the vehicle deploys

airbag(s) will deploy only once.

between the occupant and the door panel

Example: In the case of a double collision,

and supplements the seatbelt by reducing

first with another vehicle, then against a

the impact on the occupant’s chest and

concrete wall in immediate succession,

waist. The SRS side airbag operates only

The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS

once either or both of the driver’s and front

for front seat occupants.

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105

After deployment, do not touch any

SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag

part of the SRS curtain airbag sys-

deployment depend on the level of force

tem (from the front pillar to the part

experienced in the passenger compart-

of the roof side over the rear seat).

ment during a side impact collision. That

Doing so can cause burns because

level differs from one type of collision to

the components can be very hot as a

another, and it may have no bearing on the

result of deployment.

visible damage done to the vehicle itself.

! Example of the type of accident in

! Example of the type of accident

which the SRS side airbag will

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain

most likely deploy

airbag are designed as follows:

. To deploy in the event of an accident

involving a moderate to severe side

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

. In most frontal or most rear impacts

(because the SRS side airbag and SRS

curtain airbag deployment would not

protect the occupant in those situa-

1

A severe side impact near the front seat.

tions)

The SRS curtain airbags are also de-

signed to deploy when the vehicle is in an

extremely inclined state such as during a

rollover. They are not designed to deploy in

most lesser inclined state.

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! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag will most likely deploy

1

The vehicle is involved in a severe side

impact near the front seat or the rear seat.

2

The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof.

3

The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal or

the skidding vehicle’s tires hit a curbstone

laterally.

4

An offset frontal collision that is severe

enough to deploy the front airbag.

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107

! Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS side airbag and the SRS curtain airbag will deploy

1

Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard

surface

2

Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

3

Landing hard or vehicle falling

It is possible that the SRS side and curtain

airbags will deploy if a serious impact

occurs to the underside of your vehicle.

Some examples are shown in the illustra-

tion.

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108 SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)

! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag is unlikely to deploy

1

The vehicle is involved in an oblique side-

on impact.

2

The vehicle is involved in a side-on

impact in an area outside the vicinity of

the passenger compartment.

3

The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or

similar object.

4

The vehicle is involved in a side-on

impact from a motorcycle.

5

The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof.

There are many types of collisions which

might not necessarily require SRS side

airbag deployment. In the event of acci-

dents like those illustrated, the SRS side

airbag may not deploy depending on the

level of accident forces involved.

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109

! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag is unlikely to deploy

1

The vehicle is involved in an oblique side-

on impact.

2

The vehicle is involved in a side-on

impact in an area outside the vicinity of

the passenger compartment.

3

The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or

similar object.

4

The vehicle is involved in a side-on

impact from a motorcycle.

There are many types of collisions which

might not necessarily require SRS curtain

airbag deployment. In the event of acci-

dents like those illustrated, the SRS

curtain airbag may not deploy depending

on the level of accident forces involved.

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ary).

same direction, once the SRS side airbag

! Examples of the types of acci-

2

The vehicle is struck from behind.

and SRS curtain airbag are activated on

dents in which the SRS side

3

The vehicle pitches end over end.

airbag and SRS curtain airbag

the first impact, they will not be activated

are not designed to deploy in

In the event of accidents like those

on the second.

most cases

illustrated, the SRS side airbag and SRS

curtain airbag are not designed to deploy

& SRS airbag system monitors

in most cases.

SRS airbag system warning light

1

First impact

A diagnostic system continually monitors

2

Second impact

the readiness of the SRS airbag system

A

SRS curtain airbag

(including seatbelt pretensioners) with the

B

SRS side airbag

ignition switch in the “ON” position. The

In an accident where the vehicle is struck

SRS airbag system warning light will show

from the side more than once, the SRS

normal system operation by illuminating

side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy

for approximately

6 seconds when the

only once.

ignition switch is turned to the

“ON”

position.

Example: In the case of a double side

The diagnostic system monitors the com-

impact collision, first with one vehicle and

ponents to ensure normal operation. For

1

The vehicle is involved in frontal collision

immediately followed by another from the

information on the components the system

with another vehicle (moving or station-

112 SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)

NOTE

& Precautions against vehicle

- Installation of additional elec-

modification

trical/electronic equipment

In the following cases, contact your

such as a mobile two-way

SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

radio on or near the SRS air-

The front part of the vehicle was

WARNING

bag system components and/

involved in an accident in which only

To avoid accidental activation of

or wiring is not advisable. This

the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or

the system or rendering the sys-

could interfere with proper

both driver’s and front passenger’s

tem inoperative, which may re-

operation of the SRS airbag

SRS frontal airbags did not deploy.

sult in serious injury, no modifi-

system.

The pad of the steering wheel, the

cations should be made to any

- Modifications on or inside the

cover over the front passenger’s

components or wiring of the SRS

SRS frontal airbag, or either roof

front door panels for the pur-

airbag system.

pose of a speaker replace-

side (from the front pillar to a point

This includes following modifica-

ment or sound insulation.

over the rear seat) is scratched,

tions.

cracked, or otherwise damaged.

The impact sensors, which detect

The center pillar, front door, rear

-

Installation of custom steering

the pressure of an impact, are

wheel house or rear sub frame, or

wheels

located in the doors. Do not

an area near these parts, was in-

-

Attachment of additional trim

modify any components of the

volved in an accident in which the

materials to the dashboard

doors or door trims, such as the

SRS side airbag and SRS curtain

addition of door speakers for

-

Installation of custom seats

airbag did not deploy.

example. Any modifications to

–

Replacement of seat fabric or

The fabric or leather of either front

the doors will cause the airbag

leather

seatback is cut, frayed, or otherwise

system to become inoperative or

damaged.

-

Installation of additional fabric

result in unintended airbag de-

The rear part of the vehicle was

or leather on the front seat

ployment.

involved in an accident in which no

-

Attachment of a hands-free

SRS airbag was deployed.

microphone or any other ac-

CAUTION

cessory to a front pillar, a

center pillar, a rear pillar, the

Do not perform any of the following

windshield, a side window, an

modifications. Such modifications

assist grip, or any other cabin

can interfere with proper operation

surface that would be near a

of the SRS airbag system.

deploying SRS curtain airbag.

116 Keys

The valet key fits only the ignition switch

& Key number plate

2-1. Keys

and door locks. You can keep the glove

The key number is stamped on the key

box locked when you leave your vehicle

NOTE

number plate attached to the key set. Write

and valet key at a parking facility.

down the key number and keep it in

For models with “keyless access with

another safe place, not in the vehicle. This

push-button start system”, refer to

NOTE

number is needed to make a replacement

“Keyless access with push-button start

Locking/unlocking using the remote

key if you lose your key or lock it inside the

system” FP1 17.

keyless entry system can also be con-

vehicle. Refer to

“Key replacement”

trolled with the buttons on the key. For

The following keys are provided with the

FP132.

details, refer to “Remote keyless entry

vehicle.

system” FP133.

CAUTION

Do not attach a large key holder or

key case to either key. If it bangs

against your knees while you are

driving, it could turn the ignition

switch from the “ON” position to

the

“ACC” or “LOCK” position,

thereby stopping the engine.

1

Master keys

2

Valet key

3

Key number plate

These keys can be used in the following

locations.

. Ignition switch

. Driver’s door

. Glove box (except the valet key)

Keyless access with push-button start system

117

. Starting and stopping the engine. For

2-2. Keyless access with

details, refer to “Starting and stopping

push-button start system (if

engine (models with push-button start

equipped)

system)” FP346.

. Arming and disarming the alarm sys-

The following access

key fobs

are

pro-

tem. For details, refer to “Alarm system”

vided with the vehicle.

FP142.

NOTE

. Locking/unlocking using the remote

keyless entry system can also be

controlled with the buttons on the

access key fob. For details, refer to

“Remote keyless entry system”

1

Release button

FP133.

2

Emergency key

. Carefully store the key number plate

While pressing the release button of the

supplied with the access key fob. It

access key fob, take out the emergency

is necessary for vehicle repair and

key.

additional registration of access key

The emergency key is used for the follow-

fobs. For details, refer to

“Key

ing operations.

1

Access key fob (main)

replacement” FP132.

2

Access key fob (sub)

. Locking and unlocking the driver’s door

An emergency key is attached to each

3

Key number plate

. Locking and unlocking the glove box

access key fob.

The “keyless access with push-button start

NOTE

system” allows you to perform the follow-

The glove box can be kept locked when

ing functions when you are carrying the

you leave your vehicle and the access

access key fob.

key fob (with the emergency key re-

. Locking and unlocking of the doors,

moved) at a parking facility.

rear gate and fuel filler lid. For details,

refer to

“Locking and unlocking by

holding the access key fob” FP120.

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118 Keyless access with push-button start system

& Safety precautions

start system”

The keyless access with push-

WARNING

button start system uses radio

waves of the following fre-

If you wear an implanted pace-

quency* in addition to the radio

maker or an implanted defibrilla-

waves used for the remote key-

tor, stay at least 8.7 in (22 cm)

less entry system. The radio

away from the transmitting an-

waves are periodically output

tennas installed on the vehicle.

from the antennas installed on

The radio waves from the trans-

the vehicle as shown in

the

mitting antennas on the vehicle

following illustrations.

could adversely affect the opera-

* Radio frequency:

134 kHz

tion of implanted pacemakers

and implanted defibrillators.

If you wear electronic medical

equipment other than an im-

planted pacemaker or an im-

planted 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” mentioned later,

and contact the electronic medi-

cal equipment manufacturer for

more information. The radio

1

Antennas

waves from the transmitting an-

tennas on the vehicle could ad-

versely affect the operation of the

electronic medical equipment.

“Radio waves used for the key-

less access with push-button

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119

may damage the battery or

the operation of the airplane. In a

CAUTION

cause circuit malfunctions.

bag, take measures to prevent

Never leave or store the access

the buttons from being pressed

-

Do not wash the access key

key fob inside the vehicle or

accidentally.

fob in an ultrasonic washer.

within

6.6

ft

(2

m) around the

-

Do not leave the access key

vehicle (e.g., in the garage). The

fob in humid or dusty loca-

NOTE

access key fob may be locked

tions. Doing so may cause

inside the vehicle, or the battery

The operational/non-operational

malfunctions.

may discharge rapidly. Note that

setting for the keyless access func-

the push-button ignition switch

-

Keep the access key fob away

tion can be changed. For the setting

may not turn on in some cases

from magnetic sources.

procedure, refer to “Disabling key-

depending on the location of the

-

Do not leave the access key

less access function” FP127.

access key fob.

fob near a personal computer

For detailed information about the

or home electrical appliance.

operation method for the push-but-

The access key fob contains

ton ignition switch while the keyless

electronic components. Observe

-

Do not leave the access key

access function is switched to the

the following precautions to pre-

fob near a battery charger or

non-operational mode, refer to “Ac-

vent malfunctions.

any electrical accessories.

cess key fob - if access key fob does

-

It is recommended to have the

-

Do not apply metallic window

not operate properly” FP464.

access key battery replaced at

tint or attach metallic objects

The keyless access with push-but-

an authorized SUBARU dealer

to the windows.

ton start system uses weak radio

to avoid the risk of damage.

-

Do not fit non genuine acces-

waves. The status of the access key

-

Do not get the access key fob

sories or parts.

fob and environmental conditions

wet. If the access key fob gets

may interfere with the communica-

If

the access key fob is dropped,

wet, wipe it off immediately

tion between the access key fob and

the integrated emergency key in-

and let it dry completely.

the vehicle under the following con-

side may become loose. Be care-

ditions, and it may not be possible to

-

Do not apply strong impacts to

ful not to lose the emergency key.

lock or unlock the doors or start the

the access key fob.

When traveling in an airplane, do

engine.

-

Never leave the access key

not press the button of the ac-

- When operating near a facility

fob in direct sunlight or any-

cess key fob. If any button of the

where strong radio waves are

where that may become hot,

access key fob is pressed, radio

transmitted, such as a broadcast

such as on the dashboard. It

waves are emitted and may affect

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Keyless access with push-button start system

121

! Operating ranges

When the access key fob is within either of

It is not possible to lock the doors,

the operating ranges of the front doors, the

rear gate and fuel filler lid using the

LED indicator on the access key fob

keyless access function when the

flashes. When the keyless access func-

access key fob is inside the vehicle.

tions are disabled, the LED indicator does

However, depending on the status of

not flash unless a button on the access key

the access key fob and the environ-

fob is pressed.

mental conditions, the access key

fob may be locked inside the vehicle.

NOTE

Before locking the vehicle, make

If the access key fob is placed too

sure that you have the access key

close to the vehicle body, the key-

fob.

less access functions may not oper-

When the battery of the access key

ate properly. If it does not operate

fob is discharged, or when operating

properly, repeat the operation from

it in a location with strong radio

farther away.

waves or noise (e.g., near a radio

1

Antennas

If the access key fob is placed near

tower, power plant, broadcast sta-

2

Operating range (approximately 16 to 32

in (40 to 80 cm))

the ground or in an elevated location

tion or an area where wireless equip-

from the ground, even if it is in the

ment is used), or while talking on a

indicated operating range, the key-

cell phone, the operating ranges

less access function may not oper-

may be reduced, or the keyless

ate properly.

access function may not operate.

When the access key fob is within

In such a case, perform the proce-

the operating range, it is possible for

dure described in

“Locking and

anyone, even someone who is not

unlocking” FP464.

carrying the access key fob, to

The doors may lock or unlock when

operate the keyless access function.

the car is being washed or exposed

Note that the keyless access func-

to a significant amount of water that

tion can be operated only by the

contacts the door handle while the

door handle, door lock sensor, rear

key fob is still in the operating range.

gate opener button or rear lock

button in the operating range in

! How to lock and unlock

1

LED indicator

which the access key fob is de-

It is possible to perform the following

tected.

operations when you are carrying the

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122 Keyless access with push-button start system

access key fob.

- An electronic chirp sounds five

! Locking with the door lock sensor

. Lock and unlock the doors.

times.

. Lock and unlock the rear gate.

- The hazard warning flashers

flash five times.

. Lock and unlock the fuel filler lid.

It is possible to lock the doors even

NOTE

when one of the doors is open. After

It is not possible to lock the doors,

performing the locking procedure,

rear gate and fuel filler lid using the

close the opened door or rear gate to

keyless access function when the

lock it.

Within 3 seconds after locking the

push-button ignition switch is in the

“ACC” or “ON” position. Refer to

doors and the rear gate using the

“Switching power status” FP167.

keyless access function, it is not

If the door handle is gripped with a

possible to unlock doors and/or the

gloved hand, the door lock may not

rear gate using the keyless access

be released.

function.

1

Door lock sensor

If the door lock sensor is touched

When locking, be sure to carry the

access key fob to prevent locking

Carry the access key fob, close all doors

three times or more repeatedly, the

the access key fob in the vehicle.

including the rear gate and fuel filler lid,

system will ignore the sensor opera-

The setting of the hazard warning

and touch the door lock sensor on the door

tion.

flasher operation can be changed by

handle. All doors including the rear gate

When performing the locking proce-

operating the center information dis-

and fuel filler lid will be locked. Also, an

dure too quickly, locking may not

play. For details, refer to “Car set-

electronic chirp will sound once and the

complete. After performing the lock-

tings” FP215. Also, the setting of

hazard warning flashers will flash once.

ing procedure, it is recommended to

the hazard warning flasher opera-

pull the REAR door handle to con-

tion can be changed by your

firm that the doors have been

locked.

SUBARU dealer. Contact your

If any of the doors (or the rear gate)

SUBARU dealer for details.

are not fully closed, the following

will occur to alert you that the doors

(or the rear gate) are not properly

closed.

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