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Child Restraint Systems
CAUTION
Store the head restraint that has been removed in the trunk ( Legacy ) or the cargo area ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness ). Do not place the head restraint in the passenger compartment to prevent it from being thrown around in the passenger compartment in a sudden stop or a sharp turn .
“ ” marks on the bottom of the rear seatback . When the hooks are connected , make sure the adjacent seatbelts are not caught .
4 . For Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness models , adjust the seatback to the upright position .
5 . While following the instructions supplied by the child restraint system manufacturer , connect the lower hooks onto the lower anchorages located at
6 . If your child restraint system is a flexible attachment type ( which uses tether belts ), push the child restraint system into the seat cushion and pull both left and right lower tether belts up to secure the child restraint system by taking up the slack in the belt .
7 . Latch the top tether hook onto the tether anchorage that is located on the rear shelf ( Legacy )/ behind the rear seat ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness ) and tighten the top tether firmly . For additional instructions , refer to “ Top Tether Anchorages ” FP79 .
8 . Before having a child sit in the child restraint system , try to move it back and forth and right and left to check if it is firmly secured . Sometimes a child restraint system can be more firmly secured by pushing it down into the seat cushion . It should not be possible to move the child restraint system more than 1 in ( 2.5 cm ).
9 . To remove the child restraint system , follow the reverse procedures of installation .
SUBARU recommends that you check with a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to ensure the proper installation of your child restraint system . For more information , and to locate the closest inspection location in the U . S ., refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-