Subaru 2008 IMPREZA, Owner'S Manual

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
&
Folding down the rear seat-
back
WARNING
.
After returning the rear seatback
to its original position, be certain
to place all of the seatbelts and
the tab attached to the seat
cushion above the seat cushion.
And make certain that the
shoulder belts are fully visible.
.
Never allow passengers to ride
on the folded rear seatback or in
the cargo area or trunk. Doing so
may result in serious injury or
death.
.
Secure all objects and especially
long items properly to prevent
them from being thrown around
inside the vehicle and causing
serious injury during a sudden
stop, a sudden steering maneu-
ver or a rapid acceleration.
!
4-door models
1. Lower the head restraints.
2. Unlock the seatback by pulling the
release strap and then fold the seatback
down.
To return the seatback to its original
position, raise the seatback until it locks
into place and make sure that it is securely
locked.
You can keep the seatbacks locked when
you leave your vehicle and valet key at a
parking facility.
1. Pull the lock release strap behind the
seatback out from its holder.
2. Raise the seatback until it locks into
place with the lock release strap hanging
in the trunk. Make sure that the seatback
is securely locked.