Subaru Forester: Front seatbelts

Subaru Forester / Subaru Forester Owner's Manual / Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags / Seatbelts / Fastening the seatbelt / Front seatbelts

1. Adjust the seat position according to the following procedure.

Driver’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control.

Front passenger’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seat as far back as possible.

2. Sit well back in the seat.

3. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving it a strong pull, then pull it out slowly again.

4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle

4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click.

5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on

5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt.

6. Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.

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