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& Seatbelt maintenance
S01AE07
To clean the seatbelts , use a mild soap and lukewarm water . Never bleach or dye the belts because this could seriously affect their strength .
Inspect the seatbelts and attachments including the webbing and all hardware periodically for cracks , cuts , gashes , tears , damage , loose bolts or worn areas . Replace the seatbelts even if only minor damage is found .
CAUTION
. Keep the belts free of polishes , oils , chemicals and particularly battery acid .
. Never attempt to make modifications or changes that will prevent the seatbelt from operating properly .
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1-5 . Seatbelt extender
S01AI
If the front seatbelts are not long enough to permit the tongue plate to engage with the seatbelt buckle , an optional seatbelt extender is available from your SUBARU dealer . When ordering an extender , only order one particularly designed for your vehicle . See your SUBARU dealer for assistance .
The extender adds approximately 8 inches ( 200 mm ) of length and it can be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position .
For the safety of others , the extender should be removed after each use , especially if the next person using the seatbelt does not need one .
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WARNING
Be sure to observe the following when using the seatbelt extender .
Failure to follow these instructions and warnings could reduce the effectiveness of the seatbelt and result in more serious injury or death in the event of a collision .
. Never use the seatbelt extender with a child restraint system , as it may not securely hold the restraint system in place during an accident , significantly increasing the risk of death or serious injury .
. Never use the extender when the belt itself is long enough to permit it to be buckled properly . If removal of heavy clothing is all that is needed to permit the seatbelt to be buckled properly , remove the heavy clothing and do not use the extender .
. Never leave the seatbelt extender ’ s tongue plate engaged with the seatbelt buckle when not in use . Doing so may prevent the airbag system from functioning properly .
. Never connect the seatbelt extender to the passenger seatbelt
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Seat , seatbelt and SRS airbags |
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