Manual Requirement of FCC Our product (DECS001) is one of vehicle parts, which is installed in the passenger seat. We will supply the users manual that include statements and instructions in accordance with FCC requirements. NOTE This device compiles with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. This device may cause interference. If this device causes interference, please consult the nearest SUBARU dealer for maintenance of the system.
& SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system force of the deployment S01AH02 Your vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system that com-
plies with the new advanced frontal airbag requirements in the amended Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208. The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system automatically determines the de-
ployment force of the drivers SRS frontal airbag at the time of deployment as well as to activate the front whether or not passengers SRS frontal airbag and, if activated, the SRS frontal airbag at the time of deploy-
ment. Your vehicle has warning labels on the drivers and front passengers sun visors beginning with the phrase EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS and a tag attached to the glove box lid beginning with the phrase Even with Advanced Air Bags. Make sure that you carefully read the instructions on the warning labels and tag. Always wear your seatbelt. The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system is a supplemental restraint system and must be used in combination with a seatbelt. All occupants should wear a seatbelt or be seated in an appropriate child restraint Black plate (65,1) Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-39 WARNING 1 NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA-
CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILDS HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. system. The drivers SRS frontal airbag is stowed in the center portion of the steering wheel. The front passengers SRS frontal airbag is stowed near the top of the dashboard under an SRS AIRBAG mark. Also, the drivers knee airbag is stowed in the bottom of the steering column. In a moderate to severe frontal collision, the following components deploy. SRS frontal airbag for driver
. SRS frontal airbag for front passenger
. Knee airbag for driver These components supplement the seat-
belts by reducing the impact to the occupants head, chest and knees. WARNING Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passengers seat. The SRS airbag deploys with con-
siderable force and can injure or even kill the child. CONTINUED Model "A1120BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 16 1-40 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags WARNING WARNING Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child. The SRS airbag deploys with con-
siderable speed and force. Occu-
pants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Be-
cause 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 practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat. It is also important to wear your Black plate (66,1) seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant not in proper position such as one thrown toward the front of the vehicle during pre-
accident braking. WARNING
. Do not put any objects over the steering wheel pad and dash-
board. If the SRS frontal airbag deploys, these objects could in-
terfere with its proper operation and could be propelled inside the vehicle, causing injury. Do not put any objects under the drivers side of the instrument Model "A1120BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 16 panel. If the knee airbag deploys, those objects could interfere with its proper operation and could be propelled inside the vehicle, causing injury. The key must not be attached to heavy, sharp or hard acces-
sories, or another key. If the knee airbag deploys, those objects could interfere with its proper operation and could be propelled inside the vehicle and cause injury. WARNING Do not attach accessories to the windshield, or fit an extra-wide mir-
ror over the rear view mirror. If the SRS airbag deploys, those objects could become projectiles that could seriously injure vehicle occupants.
! Drivers SRS frontal airbag The drivers SRS frontal airbag uses a dual stage inflator. The inflator operates in different ways depending on the severity of impact. S01AH0201 Have the system inspected by your SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS airbag system warning light illuminates. NOTE The drivers SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are not controlled by the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag sys-
tem.
! Front passengers SRS frontal air-
bag S01AH0202 The front passengers SRS frontal airbag uses a dual stage inflator. The inflator operates in different ways depending on the severity of impact. The occupant detection system sensor is installed under the seat upholstery and monitors the position and posture of the front passenger. Using this information, the occupant detection system determines 1 Black plate (67,1) Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-41 refer whether the front passengers SRS frontal impact airbag should be deployed or not. The occupant detection system may not inflate the front passengers SRS frontal airbag even when the drivers SRS frontal airbag deploys. This is normal. In this case, although the front passengers SRS frontal airbag does not operate, the front passengers seatbelt pretensioner oper-
ates with the drivers seatbelt preten-
the seatbelt sioner. For details about to s01afFront seatbelt pretensioner, pretensioners F1-20. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system from functioning correctly or cause the system to fail. Do not apply any strong impact to the front passengers seat. Do not spill liquid on the front passen-
gers seat. If liquid is spilled, wipe it off immediately. Do not remove or disassemble the front passengers seat. Do not install any accessory (such as an audio amplifier) other than a genuine SUBARU accessory under the front pas-
sengers seat. Do not place anything (shoes, umbrel-
la, etc.) under the front passengers seat. CONTINUED Model "A1120BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 21 1-42 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
. Do not place a magnet near seatbelt buckle. the the proper function of If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or front passengers occupant detection system the SRS airbag system have failed, warning light will illuminate. Have the system inspected by your SUBARU deal-
er immediately if the SRS airbag system warning light illuminates. If your vehicle has sustained impact, this may affect the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system. Have your vehicle inspected at your SUBARU dealer. Do not use the front passengers seat while driving the vehicle to your SUBARU dealer. NOTE The front passengers SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are not con-
trolled by the SUBARU advanced fron-
tal airbag system.
! Passengers frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators S01AH0203 to s03ae03Front passengers frontal Refer airbag ON and OFF indicators F3-11.
! Occupant detection system S01AH0209 The occupant detection system sensor is installed under the seat upholstery and monitors the position and posture of the Black plate (68,1) let immediately, front passenger. Using this information, the occupant detection system determines whether the front passengers SRS frontal impact airbag should be deployed or not. If the front passengers seat cushion is wet, this may adversely affect the ability of the system to determine deployment. If the seat cushion is wet, the front passen-
ger should stop sitting on the front passengers seat. Wipe off water from the seat the seat dry naturally and then check the airbag warn-
ing light as follows. If the airbag warning light illuminates, keep the seat dry until the warning light turns off. If the airbag warning light stays on even when the seat has dried, do not allow anyone to sit on the front passen-
gers seat and have the system checked by your SUBARU dealer. If the airbag warning light does not illuminate, check that the airbag ON/OFF indicator light works properly. the in-
dicator light does not work properly, do not allow anyone to sit on the front passen-
gers seat and have the system checked by your SUBARU dealer. If Also, if luggage or electronic devices are placed on the front passengers seat, this may adversely affect the system to determine deployment. This may prevent the airbag ON/OFF indicator the ability of light from working properly. Check that the airbag ON/OFF indicator light works prop-
erly. When the OFF indicator light turns off and the ON indicator light illuminates, the front passengers airbag may deploy during a collision. Remove luggage and electronic devices from the front passengers seat. NOTE This device compiles with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. This device may cause interference. If this device causes inter-
ference, please consult the nearest SUBARU dealer for maintenance of the system. A copy of the original declaration of conformity can be found in chapter 13.
! Conditions in which front passen-
gers SRS frontal airbag is not activated S01AH0204 The front passengers SRS frontal airbag will not be activated when any of the following conditions are met regarding the front passengers seat:
. The seat is empty. The seat is equipped with a rearward facing child restraint system and an infant is restrained with it. (See WARNING that follows.)
. The seat is equipped with a forward Model "A1120BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 21 facing child restraint system and a small child is restrained with it. (See WARNING that follows.)
. The seat is equipped with a booster seat and a small child is in the booster seat. (See WARNING that follows.)
. The seat is relieved of the occupant load for a time exceeding the predeter-
mined monitoring time period. The seat is occupied by a child who has outgrown a child restraint system
(See WARNING that follows.) or by a small adult. The front passengers occupant detec-
tion system is malfunctioning. WARNING NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA-
CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGERS SEAT EVEN IF THE FRONT PASSENGERS SRS FRON-
TAL AIRBAG IS DEACTIVATED. Be sure to install it in the REAR seat in a correct manner. Also, it is strongly recommended that any forward fa-
cing child seat or booster seat be installed in the REAR seat, and that even children who have outgrown a child restraint system be also seated in the REAR seat. This is because children sitting in the front passengers seat may be killed or severely injured should the front passengers SRS frontal airbag de-
ploy. REAR seats are the safest place for children. When the front passengers seat is occu-
pied by a child, observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may increase the load on the front passengers seat, activating the front passengers SRS frontal airbag even though that seat is occupied by a child. Do not place any article on the seat other than the child occupant and a child restraint system. Do not place more than one child on the seat.
! If the front passengers frontal air-
bag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indicator turns off even when an infant or a small child is in a child restraint system (including booster seat) Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK the front passengers frontal position if airbag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indicator turns off even when an infant or a small child is in a child restraint system (including booster seat). Remove the child restraint system from the seat. By S01AH020401 1 Black plate (69,1) Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-43 referring to the child restraint manufac-
turers recommendations as well as the child restraint system installation proce-
dures in s01agChild restraint systems F1-
23, correctly install the child restraint system. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and make sure that the front passengers frontal airbag ON indicator turns off and the OFF indicator illuminates. If still the ON indicator remains illuminated while the OFF indicator turns off, take the following actions. Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the child restraint system and the child occupant. Ensure that the backward-forward po-
sition and seatback of front passengers seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth. If the ON indicator still remains illuminated while the OFF indicator turns off after taking relevant corrective actions de-
scribed above, relocate the child restraint system to the rear seat and immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. NOTE When a child who has outgrown a child restraint system or a small adult is seated in the front passengers seat, CONTINUED Model "A1120BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 16 1-44 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system may or may not activate the front passengers SRS frontal airbag depending on the occupants seating posture. If the front passengers SRS frontal airbag is activated (the ON indicator remains illuminated while the OFF indicator turns off), take the following actions. Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the occupant. If the ON indicator still remains illumi-
nated while the OFF indicator turns off despite the fact that the actions noted above have been taken, seat the child/
small adult in the rear seat and im-
mediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. Even if the system has passed the dealer inspection, it is recommended that on subsequent trips the child/small adult always take the rear seat. Children who have outgrown a child restraint system should always wear the seatbelt irrespective of whether the airbag is deactivated or activated.
! Conditions in which front passen-
gers SRS frontal airbag is activated The front passengers SRS frontal airbag will be activated for deployment upon impact when any of the following condi-
S01AH0205 tions are met regarding the front passen-
gers seat. When the seat is occupied by an adult. When a heavy article is placed on the seat.
! If the passengers frontal airbag OFF indicator illuminates and the ON indicator turns off even when the front passengers seat is occupied by an adult S01AH020501 This can be caused by the adult incor-
rectly sitting in the front passengers seat. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Ask the front passenger to set the seatback to the upright position, sit up straight in the center of the seat cushion, correctly fasten the seatbelt, position his/
her legs out forward, and adjust the seat to the rearmost position. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. If the OFF indicator remains illuminated while the ON indicator remains off, take the following actions. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Make sure that you do not use a blanket, seat cushion, seat cover, seat heater or massager, etc. If wearing excessive layers of clothing, the front passenger should remove any unnecessary items before sitting in the Black plate (70,1) front passenger seat, or should sit in a rear seat. Next, turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait 6 seconds to allow the system to complete self-checking. Following the system check, both indica-
tors turn off for 2 seconds. Now, the ON indicator should illuminate while the OFF indicator remains off. If the OFF indicator still remains illumi-
nated while the ON indicator remains off, ask the occupant to move to the rear seat and immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection.
! How to contact the vehicle manu-
facturer concerning modifications for persons with disabilities that may affect the advanced air bag system (U.S. only) S01AH0208 Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, rear seat, seatbelts, front bumper, front side frame, radiator panel, instrument panel, combination meter, steering wheel, steering column, tire, suspension or floor the panel can affect SUBARU advanced airbag system. If you have any questions, you may contact the following SUBARU distributors. the operation of
<Continental U.S., Alaska and the District of Columbia>
Model "A1120BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 16 Subaru of America, Inc. Customer Dealer Services Department P.O. Box 6000 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783)
<Hawaii>
Servco Subaru Inc., dba Subaru Hawaii 2850 Pukoloa Street, Suite 202, Honolulu, HI 96819 808-839-2273
<Guam>
Shens Corporation dba Prestige Automo-
bile 491, East Marine Drive, Route 1 Dededo, Guam 671-633-2698
<Puerto Rico>
Trebol Motors P.O. Box 11204, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00910 787-793-2828 There are currently no SUBARU distribu-
tors in any other U.S. territories. If you are in such an area, please contact the SUBARU distributor or dealer from which you bought your vehicle. Black plate (71,1)
! Operation S01AH0207 1 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-45 A) Drivers side B) Passengers side 1) SRS AIRBAGs deploy as soon as a collision occurs. 2) After deployment, SRS AIRBAGs start to deflate immediately so that the drivers vision is not obstructed. CONTINUED Model "A1120BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 16