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Seat , seatbelt and SRS airbags / Child restraint systems
& Where to place a child restraint system
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The following descriptions are SUBARU ’ s recommendations on where to place a child restraint system in your vehicle .
WARNING
. Several types of child restraint systems may conceal the buckle of the neighboring seat . If the occupant of the neighboring seat cannot correctly fasten the seatbelt , that person must move to a different seat . If the seatbelt cannot be correctly fastened , there is the risk of serious injury or death in the event of sudden braking or a collision .
. If the child restraint system cannot be correctly installed because it contacts the driver ’ s seat , move the child restraint system to a different seat . If it cannot be installed in a different seat ( other than the driver ’ s seat ), adjust the front seat so that contact does not occur .
A : Front passenger ’ s seat
You should not install a child restraint system ( including a booster seat ) due to the hazard to children posed by the passenger ’ s airbag .
B : Rear seat , window-side seating positions
Recommended positions for all types of child restraint systems .
In these positions , the following equipment is provided for installing a child restraint system .
. Automatic Locking Retractor / Emergency Locking Retractor ( ALR / ELR ) seatbelts
. Lower anchorages ( bars ) . Upper anchorages ( tether anchorages )
Some types of child restraint systems might not be able to be secured firmly due to projection of the seat cushion .
In this seating position , you should use only a child restraint system that has a bottom base that fits snugly against the contours of the seat cushion and can be securely retained using the seatbelt .
C : Rear seat , center seating position
The ALR / ELR seatbelt and an upper anchorage ( tether anchorage ) are provided in this position .
Some types of child restraint systems might not be able to be secured firmly due to projection of the seat cushion .
In this seating position , you should use only a child restraint system that has a bottom base that fits snugly against the contours of the seat cushion and can be securely retained using the seatbelt .
When you install a child restraint system in the rear seat ’ s center seating position , raise the center head restraint .
Lower anchorages ( bars ) for window-side seating positions may be used for a seat in the center seating position if a child restraint system manufacturer ’ s instructions permit and specify using anchors as far apart as those in this vehicle .
If a child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place ( for example , if a child