Subaru Forester Manuals 2025 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 53

SEAT , SEATBELT AND SRS AIRBAGS 49 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 fold down in the event of sudden braking , or objects may move out from the cargo area , which could cause serious injury or death .
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WARNING
Otherwise , the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase , and both can result in serious internal injury or death .
CAUTION
If your vehicle is equipped with a cargo area cover , observe the following precautions .
. Be careful not to pinch your hand between the head restraint and the cargo area cover when you recline the rear seat .
. Move the front cover of the cargo area cover backward so that the cover is not damaged by the reclined seatback . Refer to “ Cargo Area Cover ” FP317 .
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To prevent the passenger from sliding under the seatbelt in the event of a collision , observe the following precautions :
. Keep the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion .
. Do not place objects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback .
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Pull the strap and adjust the seatback to the desired position .
Then release the strap and move the seatback back and forth to confirm that it is securely fixed in place .
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Both the rear window side seats and the rear center seat are equipped with head restraints .
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