1999 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 84

Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG the child's age and size. All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap portion of a lap/shoulder belt. Children could be endangered in an accident if their child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle. When installing the child restraint system, carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. These statistics also indicate that the safest position for a child restraint system is the center of the rear seat. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint system at all times while the vehicle is moving. J Installing child restraint systems in the 2-point type seat belt position (Rear center seating position) HS0043 1. Adjust both rear seatbacks to fit the child restraint system, placing them as upright as possible. Make sure that both seatbacks are at the same angle and securely locked into place. 2. Set the child restraint system in the center seating position. 3. Fasten the 2-point type seat belt to the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. 4. Tighten the seat belt. 5. Before having a child sit in the child restraint system, move it back and forth to check if it is firmly secured. Sometimes a child restraint can be more firmly srcured by pushing it down into the seat cushion and then - CONTINUED - 2-25