Subaru Outback: Folding down the rear seatback
WARNING
● When you fold down the seatback, check that there are no passengers or objects on the rear seat. Not doing so creates a risk of injury or property damage if the seatback suddenly folds down.
● 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 maneuver or a rapid acceleration.
● When you return the seatback to its original position, shake the seatback slightly to confirm that it is securely fixed in place. If the seatback is not securely fixed in place, the seatback may suddenly fold down in the event of sudden braking, or objects may move out from the cargo area, which could cause serious injury or death.
● After returning the rear seat to its original position, be certain to place all of the seatbelts and the tab attached to the seat cushion above the seat cushion. Also, make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible.
CAUTION
The rear seatback may fold down quickly due to the internal spring. Hold the seatback while pulling the release lever to slow it down.
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Unlock the seatback by pulling the release lever 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
Head restraint adjustment
Both the rear window side seats and the rear center seat are equipped with head
restraints.
WARNING
● Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed
to
Rear window side seating position
1) Head restraint 2) Release button
To raise:
Pull the head restraint up.
To lower:
Push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the
seatback.
To remove:
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Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light
The light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
and turns off after approximately 2 seconds. The light illuminates when the Vehicle
Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system.
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