Get Safety precautions when driving Guide for Subaru XV SUV First Generation (2010-2016)

Safety precautions when

. The SRS airbags deploy with

protect the child from injury in a

considerable speed and force.

collision, because the child will

driving

Occupants who are out of proper

be caught between the passen-

position when the SRS airbag

ger and objects inside the vehi-

& Seatbelt and SRS airbag

deploys could suffer very serious

cle.

injuries. Because the SRS airbag

. While riding in the vehicle, in-

WARNING

needs enough space for deploy-

fants and small children should

ment, the driver should always

. All persons in the vehicle should

always be placed in the REAR

sit upright and well back in the

fasten their seatbelts BEFORE

seat in an infant or child restraint

seat as far from the steering

the vehicle starts to move. Other-

system which is appropriate for

wheel as practical while still

wise, the possibility of serious

the child’s age, height and

maintaining full vehicle control

injury becomes greater in the

weight. If a child is too big for a

and the front passenger should

event of a sudden stop or acci-

child restraint system, the child

move the seat as far back as

dent.

should sit in the REAR seat and

possible and sit upright and well

be restrained using the seatbelts.

. To obtain maximum protection in

back in the seat.

According to accident statistics,

the event of an accident, the

children are safer when properly

driver and all passengers in the

For instructions and precautions, carefully

restrained in the rear seating

vehicle should always wear seat-

read the following sections.

positions than in the front seat-

belts when the vehicle is moving.

. For the seatbelt system, refer to “Seat-

ing positions. Never allow a child

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint

belts” F1-11.

to stand up or kneel on the seat.

System) airbag does not do away

. For the SRS airbag system, refer to

with the need to fasten seatbelts.

. Put children aged 12 and under in

“*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint

In combination with the seat-

the REAR seat properly re-

System airbag)” F1-37.

belts, it offers the best combined

strained at all times in a child

protection in case of a serious

restraint device or in a seatbelt.

& Child safety

accident.

The SRS airbag deploys with

considerable speed and force

Not wearing a seatbelt increases

WARNING

and can injure or even kill chil-

the chance of severe injury or

dren, especially if they are 12

death in a crash even when the

. Never hold a child on your lap or

years of age and under and are

vehicle has the SRS airbag.

in your arms while the vehicle is

not restrained or improperly re-

moving. The passenger cannot

strained. Because children are

& Engine exhaust gas (carbon

lighter and weaker than adults,

could quickly become high en-

their risk of being injured from

ough to cause severe or possibly

monoxide)

deployment is greater.

fatal injuries to them.

WARNING

NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD

. Help prevent children, adults or

FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE

animals from locking themselves

. Never inhale engine exhaust gas.

FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS

in the trunk. On hot or sunny

Engine exhaust gas contains

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO

days, the temperature in the

carbon monoxide, a colorless

THE CHILD BY PLACING THE

trunk could quickly become high

and odorless gas which is dan-

CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO

enough to cause death or serious

gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.

THE SRS AIRBAG.

heat-related injuries including

brain damage to anyone locked

. Always properly maintain the en-

Always turn the child safety locks

inside, particularly for small chil-

gine exhaust system to prevent

to the “LOCK” position when

dren.

engine exhaust gas from enter-

children sit in the rear seat.

ing the vehicle.

Serious injury could result if a

. When leaving the vehicle, close

child accidentally opens the door

all windows and lock all doors.

. Never run the engine in a closed

and falls out. Refer to “Child

Also make certain that the trunk

space, such as a garage, except

safety locks” F2-15.

is closed.

for the brief time needed to drive

the vehicle in or out of it.

Always lock the passenger’s win-

For instructions and precautions, carefully

dows using the lock switch when

. Avoid remaining in a parked

read the following sections.

children are riding in the vehicle.

vehicle for a lengthy time while

. For the seatbelt system, refer to “Seat-

Failure to follow this procedure

the engine is running. If that is

belts” F1-11.

could result in injury to a child

unavoidable, then use the venti-

operating the power window. Re-

. For the child restraint system, refer to

lation fan to force fresh air into

fer to “Windows” F2-16.

“Child restraint systems” F1-24.

the vehicle.

. For the SRS airbag system, refer to

Never leave unattended children,

. Always keep the front ventilator

“*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint

adults or animals in the vehicle.

inlet grille free from snow, leaves

System airbag)” F1-37.

They could accidentally injure

or other obstructions to ensure

themselves or others through

that the ventilation system al-

inadvertent operation of the ve-

ways works properly.

hicle. Also, on hot or sunny days,

. If at any time you suspect that

temperature in a closed vehicle

exhaust fumes are entering the

– CONTINUED –

hol affects all people differently, you may

your doctor.

vehicle, have t he probl em

have consumed too much alcohol to drive

checked and corrected as soon

Never drive if you are under the influence

safely even if the level of alcohol in your

as possible. If you must drive

of any illicit mind-altering drugs. For your

blood is below the legal limit. The safest

under these conditions, drive

own health and well-being, we urge you

thing you can do is never drink and drive.

only with all windows fully open.

not to take illegal drugs in the first place

However if you have no choice but to

. Keep the trunk lid or rear gate

and to seek treatment if you are addicted

drive, stop drinking and sober up comple-

closed while driving to prevent

to those drugs.

tely before getting behind the wheel.

exhaust gas from entering the

vehicle.

& Driving when tired or sleepy

& Drugs and driving

WARNING

& Drinking and driving

When you are tired or sleepy, your

There are some drugs (over the

WARNING

reaction time will be delayed and

counter and prescription) that can

your perception, judgment and at-

delay your reaction time and impair

Drinking and then driving is very

tentiveness will be impaired. If you

your perception, judgment and at-

dangerous. Alcohol in the blood-

drive when tired or sleepy, your,

tentiveness. If you drive after taking

stream delays your reaction time

your passengers’ and other per-

them, it may increase your, your

and impairs your perception, judg-

sons’ chances of being involved in

passengers’ and other persons’ risk

ment and attentiveness. If you drive

a serious accident may increase.

of being involved in a serious or

after drinking – even if you drink just

fatal accident.

a little – it will increase the risk of

Please do not continue to drive but

being involved in a serious or fatal

instead find a safe place to rest if you

If you are taking any drugs, check with

accident, injuring or killing yourself,

are tired or sleepy. On long trips, you

your doctor or pharmacist or read the

your passengers and others. In

should make periodic rest stops to refresh

literature that accompanies the medication

addition, if you are injured in the

yourself before continuing on your journey.

to determine if the drug you are taking can

accident, alcohol may increase the

When possible, you should share the

impair your driving ability. Do not drive

severity of that injury.

driving with others.

after taking any medications that can

Please don’t drink and drive.

make you drowsy or otherwise affect your

ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. If

Drunken driving is one of the most

you have a medical condition that requires

frequent causes of accidents. Since alco-

you to take drugs, please consult with

& Modification of your vehicle

& Driving vehicles equipped

handle. Never restrain pets or pet carriers

in the front passenger’s seat. For further

with navigation system

information, consult your veterinarian,

CAUTION

local animal protection society or pet

WARNING

shop.

Your vehicle should not be modified

other than with genuine SUBARU

Do not allow the monitor to distract

& Tire pressures

parts and accessories. Other types

your attention from driving. Also, do

of modifications could affect its

not operate the controls of the

Check and, if necessary, adjust the

performance, safety or durability,

navigation system while driving.

pressure of each tire (including the spare)

and may even violate governmental

The loss of attention to driving

at least once a month and before any long

regulations. In addition, damage or

could lead to an accident. If you

journey.

performance problems resulting

wish to operate the controls of the

Check the tire pressure when the tires are

from modification may not be cov-

navigation system, first take the

cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust the

ered under warranties.

vehicle off the road and stop it in a

tire pressures to the values shown on the

safe place.

tire placard. For detailed information, refer

& Car phone/cell phone and

to “Tires and wheels” F11-21.

driving

& Driving with pets

WARNING

Unrestrained pets can interfere with your

CAUTION

driving and distract your attention from

Driving at high speeds with exces-

driving. In a collision or sudden stop,

sively low tire pressures can cause

Do not use a car phone/cell phone

unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown

the tires to deform severely and to

while driving; it may distract your

around inside the vehicle and hurt you or

rapidly become hot. A sharp in-

attention from driving and can lead

your passengers. Besides, the pets can

crease in temperature could cause

to an accident. If you use a car

be hurt under these situations. It is also for

tread separation, and destruction of

phone/cell phone, pull off the road

their own safety that pets should be

the tires. The resulting loss of

and park in a safe place before

properly restrained in your vehicle. Re-

vehicle control could lead to an

using your phone. In some States/

strain a pet with a special traveling

accident.

Provinces, only hands-free phones

harness which can be secured to the rear

may legally be used while driving.

seat with a seatbelt or use a pet carrier

which can be secured to the rear seat by

routing a seatbelt through the carrier’s

Safety precautions when driving for Your Subaru XV SUV First Generation (2010-2016)

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