Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2018 Crosstrek Owner's Manual | Page 39

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Seats 1-7 WARNING Unlock the seatback by pulling the lock release knob and then fold the seatback down. ! Return the rear seatback When returning the seatback to its original position, observe the fol- lowing precaution. Failure to observe the precaution may damage the seatbelt, impairing its effectiveness, and possibly re- sult in a serious injury. . When returning the seatback to its original position, pull the seatbelt out towards the vehicle exterior so that it will not be caught between the seatback and the trim. Lock release knob 1) Unlocked 2) Locked A) Unlocking marker in red To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place and make sure that the unlock- ing marker on the lock release knob is no longer visible. WARNING When you return the seatback to its original position, check that the unlocking marker on the lock re- lease knob is not visible. Also, shake the seatback slightly to confirm that it is securely fixed in place. If the seatback is not securely fixed in place, the seatback may suddenly – CONTINUED –