Subaru Outback: Infants or small children
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags / Seatbelts / Seatbelt safety tips / Infants or small children
Use a child restraint system that is suitable for your vehicle. Refer to “Child restraint systems” F1-25.
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Children
If a child is too big for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the
rear seat and be restrained using the seatbelts. According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly
Expectant mothers
Expectant mothers also need to use the seatbelts. They should consult their doctor
for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as
possible over the hips, not ov
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
The driver’s seatbelt has an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR).
The emergency locking retractor allows normal body movement but the retractor
locks automatically during a sudden stop, impact or i
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Fastening the seatbelt
WARNING
● Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase
the risk or severity of injury.
● Keep the lap belt as low as possible on your hips. In a collision, this spreads
the force of the lap belt over stronger hip bones instead of across the weaker
Driving with pets
Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your attention
from driving. In a collision or sudden stop, unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and hurt you or your passengers. Besides, the pets can
be hurt under these situations. It is also for th
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