Subaru Ascent Manuals 2023 Ascent Owner's Manual | Page 51

Seats 45
Bench seat
Fold the seatback forward and slide the seat toward the front .
Before driving the vehicle , adjust the fore / aft position of the second-row seat , raise the seatback , and make sure the seatback is securely locked in position .
! To get out from the third-row seat
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Captain seat
Bench seat Raise the lever from the third-row seat .
The seatback of the second-row seat will tip forward and the seat will slide forward .
Before driving the vehicle , adjust the fore / aft position of the second-row seat , raise the seatback , and make sure the seatback is securely locked in position .
! Folding down the seatback
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. 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 .
. 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 fold down in the event of sudden braking , or objects may move out from the cargo area . Both could cause serious injury or death .
. After returning the seatback to its original position , be sure to place all of the seatbelts and the tab attached to the seat cushion
Seat , seatbelt and SRS airbags
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