Subaru Forester: Manual seat (if equipped) / Reclining the seatback

Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the
seatback to the desired position. Then
release the lever and make sure the
seatback is securely locked into place.
The seatback placed in a reclined position
can spring back upward with force when
the lever is pulled. When operating the
lever to return the seatback, hold the
seatback lightly so that it may be raised
back gradually.
When the lever is pushed down, the seat
is lowered.
When the lever is pulled up, the seat
rises.
The height of the seat can be adjusted by
moving the seat adjustment lever up and
down...
Other information:
WARNING
Do not let parts of your body get
caught when operating the reverse
function. If the reverse
function does not operate for
some reason, this may lead to
serious injury or accidents.
The reverse function may not
operate if foreign objects are
caught in the rear gate just before
it closes completely...
SRS airbag system warning light
A diagnostic system continually monitors
the readiness of the SRS airbag system
(including front seatbelt pretensioners)
with the ignition switch in the “ON” position.
The SRS airbag system warning light will
show normal system operation by illuminating
for approximately 6 seconds when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position...