Subaru Impreza Manuals 2025 Impreza Owner's Manual | Page 45

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Lock release knob 1 Unlocked 2 Locked A Unlocking marker in red
To return the seatback to its original position , raise the seatback until it locks into place and make sure that the unlocking marker on the lock release knob is no longer visible .
WARNING
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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Both the rear window side seats and the rear center seat are equipped with head restraints .
WARNING
. Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear . Therefore , when the head restraints are removed , all head restraints must be reinstalled properly to protect vehicle occupants .
. All occupants , including the driver , should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle ’ s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash .
. The front seat head restraints are designed to be installed into the
front seats only . The rear seat head restraints are designed to be installed into the rear seats only . Do not attempt to install the front seat head restraints into the rear seats , or the rear seat head restraints into the front seats .
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1 Head restraint 2 Release button
To remove :
While pressing the release button , pull out the head restraint .
To install :
Install the head restraint into the holes that are located on the top of the seatback until the head restraint locks . Press and hold
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