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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