Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Procedure: Seat

2014 Subaru Impreza Sport LimitedSECTION Seat
  1. Check that each seat provides full functionality in sliding, lifting and reclining. Check all available functions of the rear seat such as armrest and backrest tilt knob. Check that the tag of the rear center headrest can be viewed.
  2. Check the passenger's seat occupant detection system.
    1. Empty the passenger's seat and turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Check that the passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator lights both turn on simultaneously for approximately six seconds, and after turning off for two seconds, only the OFF light illuminates.
      Fig 1: Checking Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Indicator Lights
      G09476884Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. With a person weighing approximately 70 kg (155 lb) or more sitting in the passenger's seat, check whether the ON light of the passenger's airbag ON/OFF indicator illuminates or not.
  4. Have the passenger get out of the passenger's seat, and check whether the OFF light of the passenger side airbag ON/OFF indicator illuminates.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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