Subaru Ascent Manuals 2025 Ascent Owner's Manual | Page 49

Seats 43
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 .
! Folding down the seatback
WARNING
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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 .
. 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
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 above the seat cushion . Also , make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible .
1 . Store the armrest . 2 . Store the seatbelt buckle .
1 Holder
3 . Store the window-side seatbelt in the holder to prevent it from being damaged . When using it , pull it out from
Seat , seatbelt and SRS airbags
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