Subaru Forester Manuals 2026 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 78

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SEAT, SEATBELT AND SRS AIRBAGS
system at all times while the vehicle is moving.
Lock release knob( models without window-side belt guides)
WARNING
Unlocked Locked Unlocking marker in red
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. For models with window-side belt guides, before installing a child restraint system, be sure to confirm that the seatback is securely locked into place. Otherwise, in an accident, serious injury or death could result.
. For models without window-side belt guides, before installing a child restraint system, 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. Otherwise, in an accident, serious injury or death could result.
. Do not leave children in the car unattended. High interior temperatures may cause heat stroke and dehydration that result in serious injury or death.
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Never let a passenger hold a child on their lap or in their arms while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child( or infant) from injury in a collision, because the child will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the vehicle. Additionally, if a passenger holds a child on their lap or in their arms in the front seat, they expose the child to another serious danger. Since the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force, the child could be injured or even killed.
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Children should be properly restrained at all times when in the vehicle. Never allow a child to stand or kneel on any seat. An unrestrained child will be thrown forward during a sudden stop or in an accident and can be injured seriously. Additionally, a child who