Subaru 2015 XV Crosstrek, Owner'S Manual

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems
the vehicle
.
Front door impact sensors: on
both front doors
.
Satellite safing sensor: under the
rear center seat
.
SRS airbag control module (in-
cluding the impact sensors): un-
der the center of the instrument
panel
If you need service or repair in those
areas or near the front seatbelt
retractors, have the work performed
by your authorized SUBARU dealer.
NOTE
If the front part of the vehicle is
damaged in an accident to the extent
that the seatbelt pretensioner does not
operate, contact your SUBARU dealer
as soon as possible.
&
Precautions against vehicle
modification
Always consult your SUBARU dealer if
you want to install any accessory parts to
your vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not perform any of the following
modifications. Such modifications
can interfere with proper operation
of the seatbelt pretensioners.
.
Attachment of any equipment
(bush bar, winches, snow plow,
skid plate, etc.) other than genu-
ine SUBARU accessory parts to
the front end.
.
Modification of the suspension
system or front end structure.
.
Installation of a tire of different
size and construction from the
tires specified on the vehicle
placard attached to the driver
’
s
door pillar or specified for indivi-
dual vehicle models in this Own-
er
’
s Manual.
Child restraint systems
Infants and small children should always
be placed in an infant or child restraint
system in the rear seat while riding in the
vehicle. You should use an infant or child
restraint system that meets Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards or Canada
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, is com-
patible with your vehicle and is appro-
priate for the child
’
s age and size. All child
restraint systems are designed to be
secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or
the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt
(except those described in
“
Installation of
child restraint systems by use of lower and
tether anchorages (LATCH)
” F
1-32).
Children could be endangered in an
accident if their child restraints are not