Subaru Forester Manuals 2025 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 80

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SEAT , SEATBELT AND SRS AIRBAGS
8 . Before having a child sit in the child restraint system , try to move it back and forth and right and left to check if it is firmly secured . Sometimes a child restraint system can be more firmly secured by pushing it down into the seat cushion and then tightening the seatbelt . It should not be possible to move the child restraint system more than 1 in ( 2.5 cm ) in any direction along the seatbelt path .
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9 . Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt to confirm that it cannot be pulled out ( ALR properly functioning ).
10 . Attach the tether hook onto the tether anchorage and tighten the tether strap firmly . For additional instructions , refer to “ Tether Anchorages ” FP81 .
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Remember that the head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position ( retracted position ). Therefore , when the rear center seat is occupied ( including when a child restraint system is installed ) next time , be sure to raise the head restraint to the extended position .
NOTE
When the child restraint system is no longer in use , remove it and restore the ELR function of the retractor . That function is restored by allowing the seatbelt to retract fully .
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11 . To remove the child restraint system , press the release button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract completely . The belt will return to the ELR mode .
Booster seat Booster cushion
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WARNING
NEVER INSTALL A BOOSTER SEAT / CUSHION ON THE FRONT PAS-