Subaru Forester Manuals 2026 Forester Hybrid Premier Owner's Manual | Page 68

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SEAT, SEATBELT AND SRS AIRBAGS
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 knobs( models without window-side belt guides)
Unlocked Locked Unlocking marker in red
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For models without window-side belt guides, when returning the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place and make sure that the unlocking marker on the knob is no longer visible.
Window-side belt guide
For models with window-side belt guides, when returning the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place. After drawing out the seatbelt, pass it through the belt guide as follows: First, insert one edge of the belt into the open gap in the belt guide, and then slide the rest of the belt in so that the whole belt fits inside.
WARNING
. For models with window-side belt guides, when you return the seatback to its original position, shake it slightly to confirm that it is securely in place. If it is not securely fixed in place, it may suddenly fold down in the event of sudden braking, or objects may move out from the cargo area. Both could cause serious injury or death.
. For models without window-side belt guides, 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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CAUTION
For models with window-side belt guides, when the seatbelt for the rear left seat is not in use, remove the seatbelt from the guide and retract it fully to avoid blocking the high voltage battery air intake.