Subaru Forester: Child restraint systems / Top tether anchorages. Anchorage location
This vehicle is equipped with three top
tether anchorages so that a child restraint
system having a top tether can be installed
in the rear seat. When installing such a
child restraint system, proceed as follows,
while observing the instructions from the
child restraint system manufacturer.
Since a top tether can provide additional
stability by offering another connection
between a child restraint system and the
vehicle, we recommend that you use a top
tether whenever possible.
Anchorage location

- For left seat
- For center seat
- For right seat
Three upper anchorages are installed on
the back side of the rear seatback.
WARNING
Before installing a child restraint
system, be sure to conf..
CAUTION
Remove the head restraint when
mounting a child restraint system.
Otherwise, the top tether
cannot be fastened tightly.
Store the head restraint that has
been removed in the cargo area...
Other information:
Stop the vehicle completely.
Move the select lever to the “P”
position.
Press the push-button ignition switch.
The engine will stop, and the power will be
switched off.
WARNING
Do not touch the push-button
ignition switch during driving.
When the push-button ignition
switch is operated as follows,
the engine will stop...
Raise the wiper arm off the rear
window.
Turn the wiper blade assembly counterclockwise.
Pull the wiper blade assembly toward
you to remove it from the wiper arm.
Install the wiper blade assembly to the
wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place...