Subaru Forester Manuals 2018 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 71

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems 1-39 the rear seat window-side seating posi- tions. For each window-side seating posi- tion, two lower anchorages are provided. Each lower anchorage is located behind the cover of the seatback bottom. tight and secure, the danger of your child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be in- creased. Your vehicle is equipped with four lower anchorages (bars) and three upper an- chorages (tether anchorages) for accom- modating such child restraint systems. Some types of child restraint systems can be installed on the rear seat of your vehicle without use of the seatbelts. Such child restraint systems are secured to the designated anchorages provided on the vehicle body. The lower and tether an- chorages are sometimes referred to as the LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). The tether anchorages (upper an- chorages) are provided at the locations shown in the above illustration. For de- tails, refer to “Top tether anchorages” F1- 41. To install a child restraint system using lower and tether anchorages, perform the following procedure. WARNING The lower anchorages (bars) are used for installing a child restraint system only on Before installing a child restraint system, be sure to confirm that the seatback is securely locked into – CONTINUED –