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Seatbelts
. 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 .
. SUBARU strongly recommends that ALL infants and children ( including those in child restraint systems ) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained in a child restraint system or in a seatbelt , whichever is appropriate for the child ’ s age , height and weight . The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children , especially if they are not restrained or improperly restrained . Because children are lighter and weaker than adults , their risk of being injured from deployment is greater . According to accident statistics , children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions . For instructions and precautions concerning child restraint systems , refer to “ Child
Restraint Systems ” FP54 .
This vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module , which will record whether the seatbelt is in use by the front passenger when an SRS frontal , side or curtain airbag deploys .
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Use a child restraint system that is suitable for this vehicle . Refer to “ Child Restraint Systems ” FP54 .
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If a child is too big for a child restraint system , the child should sit in the rear seat and be restrained using the seatbelts . According to accident statistics , children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions . Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat .
If the shoulder portion of the belt crosses the face or neck , move the child closer to the belt buckle to help provide a good shoulder belt fit . Care must be taken to securely place the lap belt as low as possible on the hips and not on the child ’ s waist . If the shoulder portion of the belt cannot be properly positioned , a child restraint system should be used . Never place the shoulder belt under the child ’ s arm or behind the child ’ s back . ! Expectant mothers s01ae0103
Expectant mothers also need to use the seatbelts . They should consult their doctor for specific recommendations . The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips , not over the waist .
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The driver ’ s seatbelt has an Emergency Locking Retractor ( ELR ).
The emergency locking retractor allows normal body movement but the retractor locks automatically during a sudden stop , impact or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor .