Subaru Ascent Manuals 2023 Ascent Owner's Manual | Page 47

Seats 41
WARNING
! Folding down the seatback
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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 internal injury or death .
CAUTION
. Never allow the third-row seat passengers to adjust the seatback of the second row . Doing so is dangerous as the seatback will tilt rapidly and could injure the passengers .
. If the cargo area cover is equipped , be careful not to pinch your hand between the headrest and the cargo area cover when you recline the seatback .
Captain seat
Bench seat
Pull the lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired position .
Then release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place .
WARNING
. Never allow passengers to ride on the folded seatback or in the cargo area . Doing so may result in serious injury or death .
. Secure skis and other long items properly to prevent them from being thrown around inside the vehicle and causing serious injury during a sudden stop , steering maneuver or acceleration .
. If passengers are sitting on the third-row seat , never drive while folding the second-row seat . It can be a serious interference at the time of braking and impact .
. If passengers are sitting on the third-row seat , never drive while the center seatback of the second-row seat is folded . Doing so may result in serious injury in the event of hard braking or an impact .
. When you return the seatback to its original position , shake it slightly to confirm that it is securely in place . If it is not securely fixed in place , it may suddenly
Seat , seatbelt and SRS airbags
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