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Warning and indicator
. Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than a child restraint system and its child occupant , although we strongly recommend that all children sit in the rear seat properly restrained .
. Ensure that there is no article left in the seatback pocket .
. Ensure that the backward-forward position and seatback of front passenger ’ s seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth .
If still the seatbelt warning system for front passenger ’ s seat does not function correctly after taking relevant corrective actions described above , immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection .
! Rear passenger ’ s seats
1 Rear left seat 2 Rear center seat 3 Rear right seat
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With the ignition switch turned to the “ ON ” position , the seatbelt warning light and chime reminds the rear passenger to fasten their seatbelt by illuminating the warning lights in the locations indicated in the above illustration and sounding a chime .
WARNING
. The driver must check that all the passengers have fastened their seatbelts properly since the seatbelt warning system may not detect passengers under the following circumstances .
– When cushions or child restraint systems , etc ., are used
– When a child or small adult is sitting in the seat
. Observe the following precautions
– Do not apply any strong impact to the rear seat .
– Do not fold the seatback forward when objects are on the seat .
– Do not spill liquid on the rear seat . If liquid is spilled , wipe it off immediately .
– Do not remove or disassemble the rear seat .
NOTE
. The seatbelt warning system of the rear seat detects if the seat is occupied by a passenger . Heavy cargo or large pets on the rear seat may result in the activation of the passenger seatbelt warning light and chime . Fastening the rear seatbelt prior to loading cargo or large pets will avoid activating the passenger seatbelt warning light and chime .