Subaru Legacy 2023 Seatbelt Pretensioners Touring XT
A highly advanced and safety-focused seat belt system is a feature of the 2023 Subaru Legacy Touring XT and is essential to the car’s overall dedication to passenger protection. For every seating position, this system incorporates sophisticated three-point seat belts with load limiters and pre-tensioners to increase safety in the event of an accident. With the flexibility to modify the height, the front seat belts provide comfort and a secure fit for passengers of different sizes. Furthermore, the system works flawlessly with all of the car’s safety systems, such as the collision detection technology and SRS Airbag system. To further guarantee that every passenger is securely fastened before the trip commences, a seat belt reminder system is installed. The seat belt system’s meticulous attention to detail demonstrates Subaru’s commitment to fusing cutting-edge safety technology with sensible design, guaranteeing that the Legacy Touring XT will always be a popular option for families and drivers who value safety.
2024 Subaru Legacy Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)
Seatbelt pretensioners
The following seatbelts have a seatbelt pre-tensioner.
- Driver’s seatbelt
- Front passenger’s seatbelt
- Rear passenger’s seatbelt (window-side)
The seatbelt pre-tensioners are designed to be activated in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe frontal and side collision and rollover accident.
WARNING
- To obtain maximum protection, the occupants should sit in an upright position with their seatbelts properly fastened.
- Do not modify, remove or strike the seatbelt retractor assemblies equipped with seatbelt pretensioners or the surrounding area. This could result in accidental activation of the seatbelt pre-tensioners or could make the system inoperative, possibly resulting in serious injury. Seatbelt pre-tensioners have no user-serviceable parts. For required servicing of seat belt retractors equipped with seatbelt pre-tensioners, consult your SUBARU dealer.
- When discarding seatbelt retractor assemblies equipped with seatbelt pre-tensioners or scrapping the entire vehicle due to collision damage or for other reasons, consult your SUBARU dealer.
NOTE
- Seatbelt pre-tensioners are not designed to activate in minor impacts or in rear impacts.
- Pretensioners are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. In the event that pretension is activated, the seatbelt retractor assemblies equipped with seatbelt pre-tensioners should be replaced only by an authorized SUBARU dealer. When replacing seatbelt retractor assemblies, use only genuine SUBARU parts.
- If a seatbelt that has a seatbelt pretensioner does not retract or cannot be pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the pretensioner, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
- If the seatbelt retractor assembly or surrounding area has been damaged, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
- When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to inform the buyer that the vehicle is equipped with seatbelt pretensioners. Also, notify the buyer of the contents in this section.
Seatbelt with Shoulder Belt Pretensioner
This section is applicable to the following components.
- Front passenger’s seatbelt
- Rear passenger’s seatbelt (window-side)
The pre-tensioner sensor also serves as follows.
- Front impact sensor
- Side impact sensor
- Front door impact sensor
- Rollover sensor
If the sensor detects a certain predetermined amount of force during frontal or side collisions or rollover accidents, any seatbelt that has a seatbelt pre-tensioner is quickly drawn back in by the retractor to take up the slack so that the belt more effectively restrains the seat occupant. The rear passenger’s seatbelt (window-side) pre-tensioner includes a tension-reducing device that limits the peak forces exerted by the seatbelt on the occupant in the event of a collision. The front passenger’s seatbelt pre-tensioner includes a tension-reducing device that limits the peak forces exerted by the seatbelt on the occupant in the event of a collision. The adaptive force limiter will select a reduced load to suit the body size of the occupant as detected by the occupant detection system sensors. When a seatbelt pre-tensioner is activated, an operating noise will be heard and a small amount of smoke will be released. These occurrences are normal and not harmful. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle. Once the seatbelt pre-tensioner has been activated, the seatbelt retractor remains locked. Consequently, the seatbelt can not be pulled out and retracted and therefore must be replaced.
Seatbelt with Shoulder Belt and Lap Belt Pretensioners
This section is applicable to the following components.
- Driver’s seatbelt
- Seatbelt retractor assembly (shoulder belt pre-tensioner and adaptive force limiter)
- Lap belt pretensioner
The shoulder belt pre-tensioner is supplemented by a lap belt pre-tensioner, which is located at the base of the center pillar. Like the shoulder belt pre-tensioner, the lap belt pretensioner instantaneously pulls in the belt to eliminate slack if a certain level of frontal collision force is detected. As a result, the seatbelt restrains the front seat occupant more effectively. The driver’s seatbelt pre-tensioner includes a tension-reducing device that limits the peak forces exerted by the seatbelt on the occupant in the event of a collision. The adaptive force limiter will select a reducing load to suit the body size of the occupant as detected by the occupant detection sensor. When a seatbelt pre-tensioner is activated, an operating noise will be heard and a small amount of smoke will be released. These occurrences are normal and not harmful. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.
Once the seatbelt pre-tensioner has been activated, the seatbelt pre-tensioner remains locked. Consequently, the seatbelt cannot be pulled out and retracted and therefore must be replaced.
System Monitors
A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the seatbelt pre-tensioner with the ignition switch in the “ON” position. The seatbelt pre-tensioners share the control module with the SRS airbag system. Therefore, if any malfunction occurs in a seatbelt pretensioner, the SRS airbag system warning light will illuminate.
System Servicing
- When discarding a seatbelt re-tractor assembly or scrapping the entire vehicle damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer.
- Tampering with or disconnecting the system’s wiring could result in accidental activation of the seatbelt pre-tensioner and/or SRS airbag or could make the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury. Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the seatbelt pre-tensioner and SRS airbag systems. For required servicing of the seatbelt pre-tensioner, consult your nearest SUBARU dealer.
CAUTION
If you need service or repair in those areas or near the front seatbelt retractors, have the work performed by your authorized SUBARU dealer.
NOTE
If the front or side part of the vehicle is damaged in an accident to the extent that the seatbelt pre-tensioner does not operate, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
Precautions against Vehicle Modification
Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts to your vehicle.
CAUTION
- Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with the proper operation of the seatbelt pretensioners.
- Attachment of any equipment(bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the front end.
- Modification of the suspension system or front-end structure.
- Installation of a tire of different sizes and construction from the tires specified on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s door pillar or specified for individual vehicle models in this Owner’s Manual.
Rear Seat Reminder
This function prompts the driver to confirm the presence of passengers and cargo in the rear. This function will be activated when the rear doors are opened and closed. It alerts the driver by warning messages on the combination meter display (color LCD) and beeps when the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to the “OFF” position.
NOTE
- This function does not directly detect passengers and cargo in the rear seat.
- This function detects the opening and closing of the rear doors. In this situation, there is the possibility that the following phenomenon may occur.
- It may alert the driver even if there are no passengers or cargo in the rear seat.
- It may not alert the driver even if there are passengers and cargo in the rear seat.
- This function can be set to on or off by the “Car settings”.
FAQ
The vehicle uses three-point seat belts for all seating positions.
Yes, front seat belts typically come with height adjustability to accommodate various passenger sizes.
Yes, the Legacy Touring XT is likely equipped with seat belt pre-tensioners that tighten the belts in the event of a collision.
It likely includes load limiters, which help reduce the risk of injury by limiting the force of the seat belt on the passenger during a crash.
Yes, the vehicle is equipped with a seat belt reminder system that alerts occupants to buckle up.
Yes, the rear seat belts are designed to securely hold child seats and booster seats.
The seat belts work in conjunction with the car’s overall safety systems, including airbags and collision detection systems.
Seat belts undergo rigorous testing, including crash simulation, to ensure they meet safety standards.
Yes, the seat belts typically feature an emergency locking retractor mechanism.
The seat belts may include comfort features such as padding or softer webbing for enhanced comfort.
While replacement due to wear or damage is possible, upgrading is generally not recommended as it may affect the vehicle’s safety calibration.
The Touring XT trim may include enhanced comfort or convenience features related to seat belts, but the core safety functions remain consistent across trims.
The seat belt system is designed to provide protection in various types of collisions, including side impacts, as part of the overall safety design of the vehicle.
Yes, the car typically alerts the driver if any seat belts are unbuckled while the vehicle is in motion.
The pre-tensioners may automatically tighten the seat belts during certain critical situations, such as a collision.
Useful Link
View Full User Guide: Subaru Legacy 2023 Touring XT User Guide
Download Manuals: https://www.subaru.com/owners/vehicle-resources/manuals.html
2024 Subaru Legacy Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)