Subaru Forester Manuals 2026 Forester Hybrid Premier Owner's Manual | Page 98

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SEAT, SEATBELT AND SRS AIRBAGS
12. 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.
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13. For models with window-side belt guides, to remove the seatbelt, insert one edge of the belt into the open gap in the belt guide, and then slide the rest of the belt out.
Window-side belt guide
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.
INSTALLING A BOOSTER SEAT OR BOOSTER CUSHION s01ag05
Booster seat Booster cushion
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CAUTION
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. Otherwise, the high voltage battery may overheat and malfunction. For details, refer to“ High Voltage Battery and High Voltage Battery Air Intake” FP44.
WARNING
. NEVER INSTALL A BOOSTER SEAT / CUSHION ON THE FRONT PASSENGER’ S SEAT IF THE FRONT PASSENGER’ S FRON- TAL AIRBAG ON INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLA- CING THE CHILD’ S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
. For models with window-side belt guides, when installing a booster seat / cushion in the rear seat, always ensure the seatbelt is threaded through the belt guide to