Active head restraint

The front seats of your vehicle are equipped with active head restraints. They automatically tilt forward slightly in the event the vehicle is struck from the rear, decreasing the amount of rearward head movement and thus reducing the risk of whiplash. For maximum effectiveness, the head restraint should be adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.

- Each active head restraint is effective only when its height is properly adjusted and driver/passenger sits in the correct position on the seat.
- If your vehicle is involved in a rear-end collision, have an authorized SUBARU dealer inspect the active head restraints.
- The active head restraints may not operate in the event the vehicle experiences only a slight impact in the rear.
- The active head restraints may be damaged if they are pushed hard from behind or subjected to shock. As a result, they may not function if the vehicle suffers a rear impact.
See also:
Coolant temperature low indicator light (if equipped)/Coolant temperature
high warning light (if equipped)
- After turning the ignition switch
to the “ON” position, if this
indicator light/warning light behaves
under any of the following
conditions, the electrical system
may be malfunctio ...
4-door models
1. Lower the head restraints.
2. Unlock the seatback by pulling the release strap and then fold the seatback down.
To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it lock ...
Cruise control set indicator light
The cruise control set indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position and turns off after approximately 3 seconds.
This light illuminates when vehicle speed h ...
