Subaru Forester: Front seats / Height adjustment

Subaru Forester. Height adjustment

  1. Head restraint
  2. Release button
  3. Remove button

To release:

  • Lowermost to the 1st step

    Pull the head restraint up to the 1st step.

To raise:

  • 1st step to the 3rd step

    Pull the head restraint up while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback.

To lower:

Push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback.

To remove:

Use a key or other hard, pointed object to press the remove button, then pull out the head restraint.

To install:

Push the head restraint into the holes on the top of the seatback until it locks.

Subaru Forester. Height adjustment

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

NOTE

When the head restraint cannot be pulled out or installed due to insufficient clearance, tilt the seat and then perform the installation and removal tasks.

    Front seats

    B..

    Angle adjustment

    The angle of the head restraint can be adjusted in several steps. While maintaining 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...

    Other information:

    Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Installing forward facing child restraint


    WARNING NEVER INSTALL A CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. Before installing a child restraint system, be sure to confirm that the seatback is securely locked into place...

    Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH)


    Lower and tether anchorages WARNING Attach the child restraint system to the anchors properly. When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects around the anchors. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached...

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    Driving information display

    NOTE

    You can set the units for both the multifunction display (black and white) and the combination meter at the same time. For details about setting the language and units, refer to “Type A combination meter” or “Menu screens”.

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