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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