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Warning and Indicator Lights
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– When cushions or child restraint systems , etc ., are used .
– When a child or small adult is sitting in the seat .
. Observe the following precautions
– Do not apply any strong impact to the rear seat .
– Do not fold the seatback forward when objects are on the seat .
– Do not spill liquid on the rear seat . If liquid is spilled , wipe it off immediately .
– Do not remove or disassemble the rear seat .
NOTE
. The seatbelt warning system of the rear seat detects if the seat is occupied by a passenger . Heavy cargo or large pets on the rear seat may result in the activation of the passenger seatbelt warning light and chime . Fastening the rear seatbelt prior to loading cargo or large pets will avoid activating the passenger seatbelt warning light and chime .
. When folding the rear seat , ensure that the seat is empty prior to folding . Items caught between the seat bottom and seatback , when folded , may damage the seat surface or activate the passenger seatbelt warning light and chime .
If passengers in the rear seats do not fasten their seatbelts while the ignition switch is turned to the “ ON ” position , the seatbelt warning lights will illuminate or blink to indicate that their seatbelts are not fastened .
NOTE
. If the rear passenger ’ s seatbelt ( s ) are / is still not fastened while driving , the seatbelt warning system operates as follows according to the vehicle speed . – The warning light will illuminate when the vehicle speed is approximately 4 mph ( 6 km / h ) or less .
– When the vehicle speed is approximately between 4 mph ( 6 km / h ) and 13 mph ( 20 km / h ), the seatbelt warning lights will blink and a warning chime will sound . The chime will make a beep sound for 15 seconds , and it then will become louder and continue for 35 seconds . The warning light will blink for 50 seconds , then it will illuminate steadily and the chime will stop .
– The warning light will blink , and the beep will sound loudly for 35 seconds when the vehicle speed is approximately more than 13 mph ( 20 km / h ). After 35 seconds , the blinking warning light will illuminate steadily and the chime will stop . The warning lights will continue to illuminate until their seatbelts are fastened .
. The warning light will turn off and the warning chime will stop when the seatbelt is fastened .
& SRS Airbag System Warning Light
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If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions , immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place , and consult a SUBARU dealer . Unless a technician checks and repairs the system as needed , the seatbelt pretensioners and / or the SRS airbag will not operate properly in the event of a collision , which may result in