Subaru Forester Manuals 2018 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 45

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Rear seats ! Rear center seating position 1-13 When the rear-center seating position is occupied, raise the head restraint to the extended position. When the rear center seating position is not occupied, lower the head restraint to improve rearward visibi- lity. CAUTION The head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position. Before sitting on the seat, raise the head restraint to the extended posi- tion. & Folding down the rear seat- back WARNING 1) 2) 1) 2) When not used (retracted position) When used (extended position) Head restraint Release button To raise: Pull the head restraint up. To lower: Push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback. To remove: While pressing the release button, pull out the head restraint. To install: Install the head restraint into the holes that are located on the top of the seatback until the head restraint locks. Press and hold the release button to lower the head restraint. . When you fold down the seat- back, check that there are no passengers or objects on the rear seat. Not doing so creates a risk of injury or property da- mage if the seatback suddenly folds down. . Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury or death. . Secure all objects and especially long items properly to prevent them from being thrown around inside the vehicle and causing serious injury during a sudden stop, a sudden steering maneu- ver or a rapid acceleration. . When you return the seatback to its original position, shake the – CONTINUED –