Subaru Legacy (2023 year). Manual in english

(36,1)

Power driver’s seat with synchro-
nized outside mirrors memory
function (if equipped)

WARNING

To avoid loss of vehicle control or

personal injury, never perform
the following operations while
driving.

– Adjusting the seat

– Selecting a registered seat

position

Before adjusting the seat or se-

lecting a registered seat position,
make sure that cargo or the
hands and feet of rear seat pas-
sengers are clear of the adjusting
mechanism.

The memory adjustment of the

seat position is finished. Be sure
to confirm that the select lever is
in the “P” position, and the park-
ing brake is applied, when adjust-
ing the seat position. Do not drive
until the utilizing of the seat
position is complete.

When any unusual conditions or

malfunctions occur during the
memory adjustment of the seat
position, stop the memory ad-

justment of the seat position by
performing any of the following
procedures.

– Operate any of the power seat

switches.

– Press the “SET” button.

– Press button “1” or “2”.

– Operate the outside mirror

control switch.

The following memory positions can be
registered.

Forward/backward position of the seat

Angle of the seatback

Angle of the seat cushion

Height of the seat

Angle of the outside mirrors

Angle of the outside mirror angle on the

passenger’s side when the reverse tilt-
down operates.

NOTE

The seat position can also be retrieved
with the Driver Monitoring System user
information. To do so, perform user
registration in the Driver Monitoring
System settings. Refer to “Driver Mon-
itoring System”

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Registration of memory position
with button “1” or “2”

1. Adjust the seat and outside mirror
positions under the following conditions.

The parking brake is applied.

The ignition switch is in the “ON”

position.

The select lever is in the “P” position.

2. Register the adjusted positions by
either of the following procedures.

Press the “SET” button, then press

either “1” or “2” until a chirp sounds
within 5 seconds.

While pressing and holding the

“SET” button, press either “1” or “2”
until a chirp sounds within 5 seconds.

Front Seats

(37,1)

A chirp will sound once, and the seat
position and outside mirror angle on the
passenger’s side will be registered.

NOTE

If a new position is registered for the
same button, the previously registered
memory position is deleted.

Registration of the reverse tilt-
down mirror angle with button
“1” or “2”

CAUTION

Depress the brake pedal when re-
gistering the reverse tilt-down mir-
ror angle.

1. Move the select lever to the “R”
position, then the outside mirror angle on
the passenger’s side will move to the
reverse tilt-down position.
2. Adjust the outside mirror angle on the
passenger’s side. For details about the
settings, refer to “Remote control mirror
switch”

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3. Move the select lever to the “P”
position, then the outside mirror angle will
return to its original position.
4. Register the adjusted positions by
either of the following procedures.

Press the “SET” button, then press

either “1” or “2” until a chirp sounds
within 5 seconds.

While pressing and holding the

“SET” button, press either “1” or “2”
until a chirp sounds within 5 seconds.

A chirp will sound once, and the seat
position and outside mirror angle on the
passenger’s side will be registered.

NOTE

The outside mirror angle will return

to its original position approximately 9
seconds after the select lever is moved
to any position other than “R” position.

The factory setting (default setting)

for this function is set as the front
passenger’s side mirror. The setting of
the driver’s side mirror operation can
be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Contact your SUBARU dealer for de-
tails.

Registration of memory position
with an access key fob (if
equipped)

1. Adjust the memory position under the
following conditions.

The parking brake is applied.

The ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/

“OFF” position.

The select lever is in the “P” position.

2. Hold the access key fob and press and
hold the “SET” button. Then press the “ ”
button of the access key fob.

A chirp will sound once, and the memory
position is registered.

NOTE

When registering the seat position,
carry the access key that you want to
register with you. If you are carrying 2
or more access keys, registration may
not be possible.

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Front Seats

Seat,

Seatbelt

and

SRS

Airbags

(38,1)

Registration of the reverse tilt-
down mirror angle with the key
fob

CAUTION

Depress the brake pedal when re-
gistering the reverse tilt-down mir-
ror angle.

1. Move the select lever to the “R”
position, then the outside mirror angle will
move to the reverse tilt-down position.
2. Adjust the outside mirror angle. For
details about the settings, refer to “Remote
control mirror switch”

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3. Move the select lever to the “P”
position, then the outside mirror angle will
return to its original position.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”/
“LOCK” position.
5. Hold the access key fob and press and
hold the “SET” button, then press the “ ”
button of the access key fob.
A chirp will sound once, and the reverse
tilt-down mirror angle will be registered.

NOTE

The outside mirror angle will return

to its original position approximately 9
seconds after the select lever is moved
to any position other than “R” position.

The factory setting (default setting)

for this function is set as the front
passenger’s side mirror. The setting of
the driver’s side mirror operation can
be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Contact your SUBARU dealer for de-
tails.

The system stores the adjusted

mirror angle for approximately 45 sec-
onds after the ignition switch is turned
to the “OFF” position. Register the
mirror angle while the memory function
is available.

Utilizing of memory position
registered with button “1” or “2”

WARNING

Be sure to press the correct button
to retrieve your registered memory
position. If the seat position is not
optimum for you, it may adversely
affect your driving and may reduce
the effectiveness of the seatbelt.
That could result in an accident
involving serious injury or death.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Put the select lever is in the “P” position
and apply the parking brake. Then press
button “1” or “2”.

A chirp will sound and the seat and angle
of the outside mirrors moves to the
registered position.
When the select lever is moved to the “R”
position, the outside mirror will move to the
registered reverse tilt-down position.

NOTE

If the vehicle battery is removed, the

registered memory position data will
not be deleted.

When the button “1” or “2” is

pressed within 45 seconds after the

Front Seats

(39,1)

driver’s door is opened, the registered
memory position can be retrieved even
if the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or
“OFF” position.

If buttons “1” and “2” are pressed at

the same time, execution of seat posi-
tion retrieval may not be possible.

When the retrieved position is the

same as the current seat position, a
chirp will sound twice.

Utilizing of the seat position
registered with access key fob

1. Hold the registered access key fob.

2. Unlock the driver’s door by pressing
the “ ” button or gripping the door handle.
3. Open the driver’s door.

A chirp sounds and the seat moves to the
registered position.
When the select lever is moved to the “R”
position, the outside mirror will move to the
registered reverse tilt-down position.

NOTE

If the registered seat position cannot

be retrieved after performing the pre-
vious procedures, try the following
procedures.

(1) Press the “SET” button on the
driver’s door.
(2) Press the “ ” button on the
access key fob or touch the door
lock sensor to lock the doors.
(3) Perform the prior procedures
again.

If the keyless access function is

disabled, the seat position cannot be
retrieved by gripping the driver’s door
handle. However, the seat position can
still be retrieved by pressing the “ ”
button on the access key fob. For
information about how to enable/dis-
able the keyless access function, refer
to “Disabling Keyless Access Func-
tion”

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If a new position is registered for the

same access key fob, the previously
registered seat position is deleted.

If you are carrying 2 or more access

keys, seat position retrieval may not be
possible.

Clearing the registered seat posi-
tion with access key fob

1. Close the driver’s door.
2. While holding the access key fob and
pressing the “SET” button, press the “ ”
button on the access key fob.

A chirp will sound, and the registered seat
position will be cleared.

NOTE

After deleting the seat position, wait for
a few moments before registering a
new seat position.

Head Restraint Adjustment

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. Also, never install
the head restraints backwards.
Doing so will prevent the head
restraints from functioning as
intended. Therefore, when the

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Front Seats

Seat,

Seatbelt

and

SRS

Airbags

(40,1)

head restraints are removed, all
head restraints must be rein-
stalled properly to protect vehicle
occupants.

The vehicle should not be oper-

ated until the head restraints are
installed in their proper posi-
tions.

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.

Both the driver’s seat and front passen-
ger’s seat are equipped with head re-
straints. Both head restraints are adjusta-
ble in the following ways.

Head restraint height adjustment

Head restraint

Release button

To raise:

Pull the head restraint up.

To lower:

Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the release button on the top of the
seatback.

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
the release button to lower the head
restraint.

Each head restraint should be adjusted so
that the center of the head restraint is
closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.

NOTE

It is not possible to remove or install the
head restraint without reclining the
front seatback. Reclining the front seat-
back and then remove or install the
head restraint.

Front Seats

(41,1)

Head restraint angle adjustment

The angle of the head restraint can be
adjusted in several steps. While maintain-
ing a suitable driving posture, adjust the
head restraint to a position where the back
of your head is as close to the head
restraint as possible.

To tilt:

Tilt the head restraint by hand to the
preferred position. A click will be audible
when the head restraint is locked.

To return:

Tilt the head restraint once as far forward
as it can go. The head restraint will
automatically return to the fully upright
position. Then, adjust the head restraint
again to the preferred angle.

1-2. Seat Heater (If Equipped)

The seat heater operates when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.

CAUTION

Do not put hard or heavy objects

or ones with protrusions on the
seat, and do not stab the seat
with sharp objects, such as pins
or needles.

People with delicate skin may

suffer slight burns even at low
temperatures if they use the seat
heater for a long period of time.
When using the heater, always be
sure to warn the persons con-
cerned.

Do not put anything on the seat

which insulates against heat,
such as a blanket, cushion, or
similar items. This may cause the
seat heater to overheat.

When the seat is warmed enough

or before you leave the vehicle,
be sure to turn off the seat heater.

NOTE

Use of the seat heater for a long

period of time while the engine is not

running can cause battery discharge.

When using for a long period of time,

we recommend setting the heater to the
MID or LOW position. Use the HIGH
position for only quick heating at the
start of the function usage.

Front Seat Heater

Adjust the front seat heater function on the
center information display. Refer to “Front
Seat Heater”

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NOTE

The front seat heater function cannot
be used simultaneously with the seat
ventilation (if equipped).

Rear Seat Heater

CAUTION

Do not open and close the center
console lid while operating the rear
seat heater switch. There is the risk
of fingers being caught in the lid.

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Seat Heater

Seat,

Seatbelt

and

SRS

Airbags

(42,1)

Rear seat heater switches

Front passenger’s side

Indicator lights

Driver’s side

Press the rear seat heater switch. Each
time you press the switch, the mode will
change as follows.

HIGH:

2 indicator lights are illuminated.

LOW:

1 indicator light is illuminated.

OFF:

All indicator lights turn off.

Selecting “HIGH” mode will cause the seat
to heat up quicker.

NOTE

Only the front seat heater switches
retain the previous switch position
even if the vehicle has restarted. The
rear seat switch will reset.

1-3. Seat Ventilation (If
Equipped)

The seat ventilation are equipped in the
front seats.

The seat ventilation operate when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

CAUTION

Do not put hard or heavy objects

or ones with protrusions on the
seat, and do not stab the seat
with sharp objects, such as pins
or needles.

When cleaning the seat, do not

use organic solvents, such as
thinner, benzene, or alcohol.

If water or liquid is spilled on the

seat, wipe it off with a dry cloth
immediately.

NOTE

Use of the seat ventilation for a long

period of time while the engine is not
running can cause battery discharge.

The seat ventilation function cannot

be used simultaneously with the front
seat heater.

Seat Ventilation

(43,1)

When using for a long period of time,

we recommend setting the seat ventila-
tion to the MID or LOW position. Use the
HIGH position for only quick cooling at
the start of the function usage.

Adjust the seat ventilation function on the
center information display. Refer to “Front
Seat Ventilation”

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1-4. Rear Seats

WARNING

Seatbelts provide maximum re-
straint when the occupant sits back
and upright in the seat. Do not place
cushions or any other materials
between occupants and seatbacks
or seat cushions. By doing so, the
risk of sliding under the lap belt and
of the lap belt sliding up over the
abdomen will increase, and both can
result in serious internal injury or
death.

WARNING

Never stack luggage or other cargo
higher than the top of the seatback
as it could tumble forward and injure
passengers in the event of a sudden
stop or accident.

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Rear Seats

Seat,

Seatbelt

and

SRS

Airbags

(44,1)

Reclining the Seatback
(Outback/Subaru Outback
Wilderness)

WARNING

To prevent the passenger from slid-
ing under the seatbelt in the event of
a collision, always put the seatback
in the upright position while the
vehicle is in motion.

CAUTION

If the vehicle is equipped with a
cargo area cover, observe the fol-
lowing precautions.

Make sure hands are not pinched

between the headrest and the
cargo area cover when rear seat
is reclined.

Move the front cover of the cargo

area cover backward so that the
cover is not damaged by the
reclined seatback. Refer to “Lift-
ing Cargo Cover (Outback/
Subaru Outback Wilderness – If
Equipped)”

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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 Seat-
back

WARNING

When folding down the seatback,

check that there are no passen-
gers or objects on the rear seat.
Not doing so creates a risk of
injury or property damage.

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
steering maneuver or accelera-
tion.

When you return the seatback to

its original position, shake it
slightly to confirm that it is se-
curely in place. If it is not securely
fixed in place, it may suddenly
fold down in the event of sudden
braking, or objects may move out
from the cargo area, both could
cause serious injury or death.

Rear Seats

(45,1)

Striker

WARNING

When the seatback is returned to its
original position, observe the fol-

lowing precautions. Failure to do so
may lead to serious injury or an
accident because the proper seat-
belt operation will be affected.

The seatbelt should not be
caught in the seatback and it
should be fully visible.

The seatbelt should not pass

behind the striker for the seat-
back.

CAUTION

F o r O u t b a c k / S u b a r u O u t b a c k
Wilderness, the rear seatback may
fold down quickly due to the internal
spring. Hold the seatback while pull-
ing the release button to slow it
down.

Folding down the rear seatback
(Legacy)

Release button

Release lever (if equipped)

1. Lower the head restraints.

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Rear Seats

Seat,

Seatbelt

and

SRS

Airbags

(46,1)

2. Folding the seatback by performing
either of the following procedures.

Push the release button.

Pull the release lever.

Folding down the rear seatback
(Outback/Subaru Outback
Wilderness)

Release button

Release lever

1. Lower the head restraints.
2. Folding the seatback by performing
either of the following procedures.

Push the release button.

Pull the release lever.

Return the rear seatback

WARNING

When returning the seatback to its
original position, observe the fol-
lowing precaution.

Failure to do so may damage the
seatbelt, and possibly result in a
serious injury.

Pull the seatbelt out towards the

vehicle exterior so that it will not
be caught between the seatback
and the trim.

Rear Seats

(47,1)

Lock release button

Unlocked

Locked

Unlocking marker in red

To return the seatback to its original
position, raise the seatback until it locks
into place and ensure that the unlocking
marker on the lock release button is no
longer visible.

WARNING

When you return the seatback to its
original position, check that the
unlocking marker on the lock re-
lease button is not visible. Also,
shake the seatback slightly to con-
firm that it is securely in place. If the
seatback is not securely 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 ser-
ious injury or death.

Head Restraint Adjustment

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
you remove the head restraints,
you must reinstall all head re-
straints to protect vehicle occu-
pants.

All occupants, including the dri-

ver, 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 mini-
mize 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.

Rear window side seating position

Head restraint

Release button

To raise:

Pull the head restraint up.

To lower:

Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the release button on the top of the
seatback.

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Rear Seats

Seat,

Seatbelt

and

SRS

Airbags

(48,1)

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.

The head restraint should be adjusted so
that the center of the head restraint is
closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.
When the seats are not occupied, lower
the head restraints to improve rearward
visibility.

NOTE

For Legacy, it is not possible to remove
or install the head restraint without
folding down the rear seatback. Fold
down the rear seatback and then re-

move or install the head restraint.

Rear center seating position

When not used (retracted position)

When used (extended position)

CAUTION

The head restraint is not intended to
be used in the retracted position.
Before sitting on the seat, raise the
head restraint to the extended posi-
tion.

Head restraint

Release button

To raise:

Pull the head restraint up.

To lower:

Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the release button on the top of the
seatback.

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.

When the rear center seating position is
occupied, raise the head restraint to the

Rear Seats

(49,1)

extended position. When the rear center
seating position is not occupied, lower the
head restraint to improve rearward visibi-
lity.

Armrest

To lower the armrest, pull on the armrest’s
top edge.

WARNING

To avoid serious injury and vehicle
damage, passengers must never sit
on the center armrest.

1-5. Seatbelts

Seatbelt Safety Tips

WARNING

All persons in the vehicle should

fasten their seatbelts BEFORE
the vehicle starts to move. Other-
wise, the possibility of serious
injury becomes greater in the
event of a sudden stop or acci-
dent.

All belts should fit snugly in order

to provide full restraint. Loose
fitting belts are not as effective in
preventing or reducing injury.

Each seatbelt is designed to sup-

port only one person. Never use a
single belt for two or more per-
sons – even children. Otherwise,
in an accident, serious injury or
death could result.

Replace all seatbelt assemblies

including retractors and attach-
ing hardware worn by occupants
of a vehicle that has been in a
serious accident. The entire as-
sembly should be replaced even
if damage is not obvious.

Seat children in the rear seat

properly restrained at all times.
The SRS airbag deploys with
considerable speed and force
and can injure or even kill chil-
dren, especially if they are not
restrained or improperly re-
strained. Because children are
lighter and weaker than adults,
their risk of being injured from
deployment is greater. For that
reason, we strongly recommend
that ALL children (including
those in child restraint systems)
sit in the REAR seat properly
restrained at all times in a child
restraint system or in a seatbelt,
whichever is appropriate for the
child’s height and weight. Secure
ALL types of child restraint sys-
tems in the REAR seats at all
times.

NEVER INSTALL A CHILD RE-
STRAINT SYSTEM IN THE FRONT
PASSENGER’S SEAT. DOING SO
RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLA-
CING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO
CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.

According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seating

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Seatbelts

Seat,

Seatbelt

and

SRS

Airbags

(50,1)

positions than in the front seating
positions. For instructions and
precautions concerning the child
restraint system, refer to “Child
Restraint Systems”

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This vehicle is equipped with a crash
sensing and diagnostic module, which will
record whether the seatbelt is in use by the
front passenger when an SRS frontal, side
or curtain airbag deploys.

Infants or small children

Use a child restraint system that is suitable
for this vehicle. Refer to “Child Restraint
Systems”

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Children

If a child is too big for a child restraint
system, the child should sit in the rear seat
and be restrained using the seatbelts.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front
seating positions. Never allow a child to
stand up or kneel on the seat.

If the shoulder portion of the belt crosses
the face or neck, move the child closer to
the belt buckle to help provide a good
shoulder belt fit. Care must be taken to
securely place the lap belt as low as
possible on the hips and not on the child’s

waist. If the shoulder portion of the belt
cannot be properly positioned, a child
restraint system should be used. Never
place the shoulder belt under the child’s
arm or behind the child’s back.

Expectant mothers

Expectant mothers also need to use the
seatbelts. They should consult their doctor
for specific recommendations. The lap belt
should be worn securely and as low as
possible over the hips, not over the waist.

Emergency Locking Retrac-
tor (ELR)

The driver’s seatbelt has an Emergency
Locking Retractor (ELR).
The emergency locking retractor allows
normal body movement but the retractor

locks automatically during a sudden stop,
impact or if you pull the belt very quickly
out of the retractor.

Automatic Locking Retractor/
Emergency Locking Retrac-
tor (ALR/ELR)

Each passenger’s seatbelt has an Auto-
matic Locking Retractor/Emergency Lock-
ing Retractor (ALR/ELR). The Automatic
Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking
Retractor normally functions as an Emer-
gency Locking Retractor (ELR). The ALR/
ELR has an additional locking mode,
“Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
mode”, intended to secure a child restraint
system.

The ALR mode functions as follows.
When the seatbelt is once drawn out
completely and is then retracted even
slightly, the retractor locks the seatbelt in
that position and the seatbelt cannot be
extended. As the belt is rewinding, clicks
will be heard which indicate the retractor
functions as an ALR. When the seatbelt is
retracted fully, the ALR mode is canceled
and the ELR mode is restored.

When securing a child restraint system on
the rear seats by using a seatbelt, the
seatbelt must be changed over to the
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode.

Seatbelts

(51,1)

For instructions on how to install the child
restraint system using a seatbelt, refer to
“Installing Child Restraint Systems with
ALR/ELR Seatbelt”

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When the child restraint system is re-
moved, make sure that the retractor is
restored to the Emergency Locking Re-
tractor (ELR) mode by allowing the seat-
belt to retract fully.

Seatbelt Warning Light
and Chime

Refer to “Seatbelt Warning Light and
Chime”

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Fastening the Seatbelt

WARNING

Never use a belt that is twisted or

reversed. In an accident, this can
increase the risk or severity of
injury.

Keep the lap belt as low as

possible on your hips. In a colli-
sion, this spreads the force of the
lap belt over stronger hip bones
instead of across the weaker
abdomen.

Seatbelts provide maximum re-

straint when the occupant sits

well back and upright in the seat.
To reduce the risk of sliding
under the seatbelt in a collision,
the front seatbacks should be
always used in the upright posi-
tion while the vehicle is running.
If the front seatbacks are not
used in the upright position in a
collision, the risk of sliding under
the lap belt and of the lap belt
sliding up over the abdomen will
increase, and both can result in
serious internal injury or death.

Do not put cushions or any other

materials between occupants
and seatbacks or seat cushions.
If you do so, the risk of sliding
under the lap belt and of the lap
belt sliding up over the abdomen
will increase, and both can result
in serious internal injury or death.

WARNING

Never place the shoulder belt under
the arm or behind the back. If an
accident occurs, this can increase
the risk or severity of injury.

CAUTION

Metallic parts of the seatbelt can
become very hot in a vehicle that has
been closed up in sunny weather;
they could burn an occupant. Do not
touch such hot parts until they cool.

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Seatbelts

Seat,

Seatbelt

and

SRS

Airbags

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