Subaru Forester Manuals 2016 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 63

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems creased. possible on the child’s hips. 1. For models with rear seat reclining mechanism, adjust the seatback to the upright position. 5. To remove the booster seat, press the release button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract. 2. Place the booster seat in the rear seating position and sit the child on it. The child should sit well back on the booster seat. 3. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and the child following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. 4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click. Take care not to twist the seatbelt. Make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as WARNING . Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase the risk or severity of injury to the child. . Never place the shoulder belt under the child’s arm or behind the child’s back. If an accident occurs, this can increase the risk or severity of injury to the child. . The seatbelt should fit snugly in order to provide full restraint. 1-33 Loose fitting belts are not as effective in preventing or reducing injury. . Place the lap belt 2