Subaru Outback Manuals 2017 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 45

1-12 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Rear seats cargo area cover when you recline the rear seat. . Move the front cover of the cargo area cover backward so that the cover is not damaged by the reclined seatback. Refer to “Cargo area cover (Outback – if equipped)” F6-15. Adjust the seatback to the desired position while pulling the lever. After adjusting the seatback, release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place. & Folding down the rear seatback WARNING . When you fold down the seatback, check that there are no passengers or objects on the rear seat. Not doing so creates a risk of injury or property damage if the seatback suddenly folds down. . Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area or trunk. Doing so may result in serious injury or death. . Secure all objects and especially long items properly to prevent them from being thrown around inside the vehicle and causing serious injury during a sudden stop, a sudden steering maneuver or a rapid acceleration. . When you return the seatback to its original position, 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. . After returning the rear seat to its original position, be certain to place all of the seatbelts and the tab attached to the seat cushion above the seat cushion. Also, make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible. CAUTION The rear seatback may fold down quickly due to the internal spring. Hold the seatback while pulling the release lever to slow it down. ! Legacy To fold down the seatback, perform the following procedure. 1. Open the trunk lid. Refer to “Opening the trunk lid (Legacy)” F2-25, “Opening the trunk lid (Legacy)” F2-27 or “To open the trunk lid from inside” F2-39.