SEAT, SEATBELT AND SRS AIRBAGS 61
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ABOUT THE HYBRID SYSTEM s01ac07
High voltage battery air intake
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CAUTION
The high voltage battery air intake is located next to the rear seat on the left. Conform to the following instructions to prevent overheating of the highvoltage battery or malfunction of the hybrid system.
. Do not put any objects near the high voltage battery air intake.
. Clean the high voltage battery air intake periodically to prevent it from clogging.
. When the seatbelt for the rear left seat is not in use, remove it from the window-side belt guide and retract it fully to avoid blocking the high voltage battery air intake.
. Do not cover the high voltage battery air intake with a seatbelt. Store the seatbelt in its holder when not using.
. It is important that no liquids or any other substances or objects be allowed to enter the air intake. Advise passengers in this area to use care around the air intake to prevent any debris from entering.
. If water or any objects enter it, it may malfunction. When a large amount of water or any objects
enter it, contact your SUBARU dealer for inspection.
FOLDING DOWN THE REAR SEATBACK s01ac02
WARNING
. When you fold down the seatback, check that there are no passengers or objects on the rear seat. Not doing so creates a risk of injury or property damage if the seatback suddenly folds down.
. Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.
. Secure all objects and especially long items properly to prevent them from being thrown around inside the vehicle and causing serious injury during a sudden stop, a sudden steering maneuver or a rapid acceleration.
. When you return the seatback to its original position, shake the seatback slightly to confirm that it is securely fixed in place. If the seatback is not securely fixed in place, the seatback may suddenly fold down in the event of sudden braking, or objects may move out from the cargo area, which could cause serious injury or death.
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