Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2019 Crosstrek Owner's Manual | Page 64

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems injury. . To secure the child restraint sys- tem, be sure to comply with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufac- turer. Not doing so could result in death or serious injury to chil- dren in a sudden stop or acci- dent. & Choosing a child restraint system 1-29 & Installing child restraint sys- tems with ALR/ELR seatbelt S01AG02 S01AG04 CAUTION 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 re- sult in death or serious injuries in the event of sudden stop, sudden steering maneuver or an accident. Choose a child restraint system that is appropriate for the child’s age and size (weight and height) in order to provide the child with proper protection. The child restraint system should meet all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for the United States or of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Canada. It can be identified by looking for the label on the child restraint system or the manufacturer’s statement of compli- ance in the document attached to the system. Also it is important for you to make sure that the child restraint system is compa- tible with the vehicle in which it will be used. ! Installing a rearward facing child restraint S01AG0401 WARNING . NEVER INSTALL A CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLA- CING 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 acci- dent, serious injury or death could result. – CONTINUED –