Subaru Outback (BR): Seatbelt warning light and chime
NOTE
If your seatbelt warning device does not operate as described in the following,
it may be out of order. Have the device inspected and, if necessary, repaired by
the nearest SUBARU dealer.
Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning device at the driver’s and front
passenger’s seat, as required by current safety standards.
With the ignition switch turned to the “ON” position, this device reminds the
driver and front passenger to fasten their seatbelts by the warning lights in the
locations indicated in the following illustration and a chime.

Driver’s warning light

Front passenger’s warning light
READ NEXT:
If the driver and/or front passenger have/ has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s)
when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the seatbelt warning light(s)
will flash for 6 seconds,
WARNING
● Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase
the risk or severity of injury.
● Keep the lap belt as low as possible on your hips. In a coll
1. Adjust the seat position:
Driver’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seat as
far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control.
SEE MORE:
W: DTC 41 SIDE AIRBAG RH FAILURE
NOTE:
Be sure to properly identify the Airbag system type prior to performing any
diagnostics.
1. TYPE A
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
Side airbag harness (RH) is faulty.
Side airbag module (RH) is faulty.
Airbag control module is faulty.
CAUTION:
Before performing
1) Head restraint
2) Release button
Both the driver’s seat and the front passenger’s seat are equipped with head
restraints.
The head restraint should be adjusted so that the center of the head restraint
is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.
To raise:
Pull the head restraint
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