Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2025 Crosstrek Owner's Manual | Page 53

Seatbelts 45
WARNING
Fastening the seatbelt with the webbing twisted can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident . When fastening the belt after it is pulled out from the retractor , especially when inserting the anchor tongue plate into the mating buckle ( on right-hand side ), always check that the webbing is not twisted .
tongue plate not fastened to the anchor buckle on the right-hand side ), it cannot properly restrain the wearer in position in an accident , possibly resulting in serious injury or death .
. Before fastening the seatbelt , confirm that the seatbelt is routed through the belt guide . A seatbelt not routed through the belt guide can cause neck injuries during sudden braking or in a collision , since it may slip up on the neck .
The rear center seatbelt is stowed in the seatbelt holder on the right side of the cargo area .
head restraint .
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Seat , Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
WARNING
. Be sure to fasten both tongue plates to the respective buckles . If the seatbelt is used only as a shoulder belt ( with the anchor
1 . Raise the head restraint to the extended position . Do not remove the
2 . Remove the center seatbelt tongue plate , and then slide the webbing to remove the seatbelt from the belt holder and pull out the seatbelt slowly .
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