Subaru Forester Manuals 2023 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 48

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Rear seats
down . ! Return the rear seatback
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fold down in the event of sudden braking , or objects may move out from the cargo area , which could cause serious injury or death .
& Reclining the seatback ( if equipped )
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WARNING
. When returning the seatback to its original position , observe the following precaution .
Failure to observe the precaution may damage the seatbelt , impairing its effectiveness , and possibly result in a serious injury .
. When returning the seatback to its original position , pull the seatbelt out towards the vehicle exterior so that it will not be caught between the seatback and the trim .
Lock release knob 1 Unlocked 2 Locked A Unlocking marker in red
To return the seatback to its original position , raise the seatback until it locks into place and make sure that the unlocking marker on the lock release knob is no longer visible .
WARNING
When you return the seatback to its original position , check that the unlocking marker on the lock release knob is not visible . Also , shake the seatback slightly to confirm that it is securely fixed in place . If the seatback is not securely fixed in place , the seatback may suddenly