1999 Subaru Legacy Owner's Manual - Page 91

Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG J Seat belt warning light and chime HB0234 Your vehicle is equipped with a seat belt warning device at the driver's seat. This device causes the seat belt warning light on the instrument panel to light up for about six seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position to remind the driver to wear the seat belt. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened, a warning chime sounds at the same time. J Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) function 3-point type seat belts have an emergency locking retractor. This allows normal body movement but the retractor locks automatically during a sudden stop, impact or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. J Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function When securing a child restraint system on the passengers' seats, the three-point type seat belt must be changed over to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode. When the child restraint system is removed, make sure that the retractor operates as an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR). For instructions on how to convert the retractor to the ALR mode and restore it to the ELR mode, see the "Child Restraint System" section in this chapter. - CONTINUED - 2-17