Subaru Forester Manuals 2025 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 61

SEAT , SEATBELT AND SRS AIRBAGS 57
Pull down on the anchor to make sure that it is locked in place .
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6 . Place the lap belt as low as possible on the hips , not on the waist .
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WARNING
When wearing the seatbelts , make sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck . If it does , adjust the seatbelt anchor to a lower position . Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may result in neck injury during sudden braking or in a collision .
Unfastening the seatbelt
1 . Push the button on the buckle .
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Adjust the shoulder belt anchor height to the position best suited for the driver / front passenger . Always adjust the anchor height so that the shoulder belt passes over the middle of the shoulder without touching the neck .
To raise :
Pull the release knob and slide the anchor up .
To lower :
Pull the release knob and slide the anchor down .
Button
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2 . Retract the seatbelt slowly to prevent it from getting tangled or twisted .
Before closing the door , make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door .
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1 . Sit well back in the seat .
2 . Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly . Do not let it get twisted .
. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle , return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly .
. If the belt still cannot be unlocked , let the belt retract slightly after giving a strong pull on it , then pull it
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