Subaru Ascent Manuals 2023 Ascent Owner's Manual | Page 37

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priate for the child ’ s age , height and weight . Secure ALL types of child restraint devices ( including forward facing child restraint systems ) in the REAR seats at all times .
NEVER INSTALL A CHILD RE- STRAINT SYSTEM IN THE FRONT PASSENGER ’ S SEAT . DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD ’ S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG .
According to accident statistics , children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions . For instructions and precautions concerning child restraint systems , refer to “ Child restraint systems ” FP65 .
WARNING
To prevent the passenger from sliding under the seatbelt in the event of a collision , always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion . Also , do not place objects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback . If you do so , the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase , and both can result in serious injury or death .
WARNING
Do not let rear passengers rest their feet between the front seatback and seat cushion . Doing so may interfere with the proper operation of the following systems and could result in serious injury .
. Occupant detection system . SRS side airbag . Seat heater ( if equipped ) . Power seat ( if equipped ) . Seat ventilation ( if equipped )
Seat , seatbelt and SRS airbags
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