Subaru Outback: Seatbelt maintenance
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags / Seatbelts / Seatbelt maintenance
To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap and lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye the belts because this could seriously affect their strength.
Inspect the seatbelts and attachments including the webbing and all hardware periodically for cracks, cuts, gashes, tears, damage, loose bolts or worn areas. Replace the seatbelts even if only minor damage is found.
CAUTION
● Keep the belts free of polishes, oils, chemicals and particularly battery acid.
● Never attempt to make modifications or changes that will prevent the seatbelt from operating properly.
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Front seatbelt pretensioners
The driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelts have a seatbelt pretensioner. The
seatbelt pretensioners are designed to be activated in the event of an accident
involving a moderate to severe
System monitors
SRS airbag system warning light
A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the seatbelt pretensioner
while the vehicle is being driven. The seatbelt pretensioners share the control
System servicing
WARNING
● When discarding a seatbelt retractor assembly or scrapping the entire vehicle
damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer.
● Tampering with or disconnecting the system
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Rear Differential (VA-type)
A: REMOVAL
The removal procedure for VA-type is included in
"REMOVAL" for T-type. <Ref. to DI-26, REMOVAL,
Rear Differential (T-type).>
B: INSTALLATION
The installation procedure for VA-type is included
in "INSTALLATION" for T-type. <Ref. to DI-28, INSTALLATION,
Rear Differential (T-type).&
Wiper and washer
WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until the windshield is
sufficiently warmed by the defroster.
Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the windshield, blocking your view.
CAUTION
● Do not operate the washer continuously for more than 10 seconds, or when the
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