Subaru Outback (BR): Unfastening the rear center seatbelt

Push the release button of the center seatbelt buckle (on the left-hand side)
to unfasten the seatbelt.


1. Insert a key or other hard pointed object into the slot in the connector (buckle)
on the right-hand side and push it in, and the connector (tongue) plate will disconnect
from the buckle.

2. Allow the retractor to roll up the belt. You should hold the webbing end and
guide it back into the retractor while it is rolling up. Neatly store the tongue
plate in the recess and then insert the connector (tongue) plate into the slot.

CAUTION
● Do not allow the retractor to roll up the seatbelt too quickly. Otherwise,
the metal tongue plates may hit against the trim, resulting in damaged trim.
● Have the seatbelt fully rolled up so that the tongue plates are neatly stored.
A hanging tongue plate can swing and hit against the trim during driving, causing
damage to the trim.
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To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap and lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye
the belts because this could seriously affect their strength.
Inspect the seatbelts and attachments including the web
The driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelts have a seatbelt pretensioner. The
seatbelt pretensioners are designed to be activated in the event of an accident
involving a moderate to severe
SRS airbag system warning light
A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the seatbelt pretensioner
while the vehicle is being driven. The seatbelt pretensioners share the control
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A: INSPECTION
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, and wait until the
engine cools.
3) Remove the collector cover. (turbo model)
4) Remove the oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
5) Reinsert the oil level gauge all the way. Be sure
that the oil level gauge
A: REMOVAL
1. SEDAN MODEL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds
before starting work.
CAUTION:
The airbag system is fitted with a backup power supply. After disconnecting the
battery ground cable,
the airbag may operate if you do not wait for 60 seconds befor
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