Subaru Impreza Manuals 2023 Impreza Owner's Manual | Page 74

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Seat , seatbelt and SRS airbags / Child restraint systems
without use of the seatbelts . Such child restraint systems are secured to the dedicated anchorages provided on the vehicle body . The lower and tether anchorages are sometimes referred to as the LATCH system ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren ).
! Lower anchorages
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5-door models
WARNING
Attach the child restraint system to the anchors properly . When using the LATCH anchors , be sure that there are no foreign objects around the anchors . Also , the seatbelt should not be caught behind the child restraint system . Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached . Otherwise it may cause death or serious injury to children or other passengers in sudden braking , swerving , or accidents .
Some types of child restraint systems can be installed on the rear seat of your vehicle
Your vehicle is equipped with four lower anchorages ( bars ) and three upper anchorages ( tether anchorages ) for accommodating such child restraint systems .
WARNING
Do not connect two or more lower hooks onto the same anchorage ( bar ).
Two lower anchorages ( bars ) are provided for installing a child restraint system on the rear seat window-side seating positions . 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 . Each lower anchorage is located where the seat cushion meets the seatback .