Subaru Forester: Active head restraint
The front seats of your vehicle are equipped with active head restraints. They automatically tilt forward slightly in the event the vehicle is struck from the rear, decreasing the amount of rearward head movement and thus reducing the risk of whiplash. For maximum effectiveness, the head restraint should be adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.
- Each active head restraint is effective only when its height is properly adjusted and driver/passenger sits in the correct position on the seat.
- If your vehicle is involved in a rear-end collision, have an authorized SUBARU dealer inspect the active head restraints.
- The active head restraints may not operate in the event the vehicle experiences only a slight impact in the rear.
- The active head restraints may be damaged if they are pushed hard from behind or subjected to shock. As a result, they may not function if the vehicle suffers a rear impact.
Head restraint adjustment
1) Head restraint
2) Release button
Both the driver’s seat and the front
passenger’s seat are equipped with head
restraints.
The head restraint should be adjusted so
that the center of ...
Seat heater (if equipped)
- There is a possibility that people
with delicate skin may suffer
slight burns even at low temperatures
if they use the seat heater
for a long period of time. When
using the heater, alw ...
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Operation
Press the button in the center instrument panel
to switch this function on or off. The indicator
light in the button illuminates when the function
is on.
Depending on the optional equipment
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Folding second seats
Folding down the second seats will enlarge the luggage compartment.
■ Before folding the second seats
1 Stow the second center seat belt.
Make sure the outside seat belt
passes through the ...
Weatherstrips
Apply silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last longer, seal better,
and not stick or squeak. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑12. ...
