Subaru Forester: Rear seats / Armrest (if equipped)

To lower the armrest, pull down the top
edge of the armrest.
WARNING
- To avoid serious injury, passengers
must never sit on the center
armrest.
- When using the seatbelt, do not
allow it to become tangled with
an arm rest. The seatbelt will not
perform its original function in an
emergency and it may cause a
serious injury.
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...
Other information:
Figure 1. 2nd row seat
Figure 2. 3rd row seat
To recline the seatback:
Lift the seatback recliner lever for the second-row seat or pull the strap for the third-row seat...
Scheduled maintenance service precautions
Adhere strictly to the standard Normal Maintenance Schedule provided that your vehicle is routinely operated under typical, moderate driving conditions. However, you should transition to the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions framework if your daily driving routine frequently involves any of the following specific operating environments:
A: You repeatedly drive short distances covering less than 5 miles (8 km) under normal ambient temperatures, or short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing sub-zero weather conditions...