Subaru Forester: Seatbelts / Unfastening the seatbelt

- Button
- Push the release button of the center
seatbelt buckle (on the left-hand side) to
unfasten the seatbelt.
NOTE
When the seatback is folded down, it is
necessary to disconnect the connector.

- Insert a tongue plate or other hard
pointed object into the slot in the anchor
buckle on the right-hand side and push it
in. The anchor tongue plate will then
disconnect from the buckle.

- With the belt held by hand, allow the
retractor to roll up the belt slowly. You
should hold the webbing end and guide it
back into the retractor while it is rolling up.
Neatly store the tongue plate in the recess
on the ceiling and then insert the anchor
tongue plate into the slot located at the
front of the recess.

CAUTION
Do not allow the retractor to roll
up the seatbelt too quickly. Otherwise,
the metal tongue plates
may hit against the trim, resulting
in damaged trim.
Have the seatbelt fully rolled up
so that the tongue plates are
neatly stored. A hanging tongue
plate can swing and hit against the trim during driving, causing
damage to the trim.
To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap and
lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye the
belts because this could seriously affect
their strength.
Inspect the seatbelts and attachments
including the webbing and all hardware
periodically for cracks, cuts, gashes, tears,
damage, loose bolts or worn a..
Other information:
Head restraint
Release button
To remove:
Press the release button, and pull out the
head restraint.
To install:
Push the head restraint into the holes on
the top of the seatback until it locks. Press
and hold the release button to lower the
head restraint...
This warning indicator appears when the
BSD/RCTA is malfunctioning. In this case
the BSD/RCTA warning light will be shown
on the combination meter display (color
LCD). When this indicator appears, have
your vehicle inspected by your SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible...