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Child restraint systems
restraint systems cannot be installed on the front passenger ’ s seat . Install the child restraint system on the rear seats . For more details , refer to “ SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system ” FP96 .
5 . Check that the child restraint system does not contact the head restraint . If the child restraint system does make contact with the head restraint , raise the head restraint to the extended position . If the child restraint system still makes contact , remove the head restraint . For details , refer to “ Head restraints ” FP48 .
& Installing child restraint systems with ALR / ELR seatbelt
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CAUTION
. When you install a child restraint system , follow the manufacturer ’ s instructions supplied with it . After installing the child restraint system , check to ensure that it is held securely in position . If it is not held tight and secure , the danger of your child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be increased .
. When installing a child restraint system in the rear center seating position , set both seatbacks to the original position . Otherwise , the child restraint system cannot be securely restrained , which may result in death or serious injuries in the event of sudden stop , sudden steering maneuver or an accident .
! Installing a rearward facing child restraint system
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WARNING
. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT SYS- TEM ON THE FRONT PASSEN- GER ’ S SEAT . DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD ’ S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG .
. Before installing a child restraint system , be sure to confirm that the seatback is securely locked into place . Otherwise , in an accident , serious injury or death could result .
1 . If the seat is equipped with a slide mechanism , set the seat as far back as possible .
2 . Place the child restraint system in the rear seating position .
NOTE
If the child restraint system cannot be installed because it contacts the head restraint , remove the head restraint . For details , refer to “ Head restraints ” FP48 .
3 . Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer .
4 . Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click .