2001 Subaru Legacy Owner's Manual - Page 76

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags B Maintenance D Keep the belts free of polishes, oils, chemicals and particularly battery acid as they may weaken the belts. D Never attempt to make modifications or changes that will prevent the built-in child restraint from operating properly. The built-in child restraint may be cleaned with mild soap and lukewarm water. Do not use household cleaners. They may weaken the belts or damage plastic parts. Keep the built-in child restraint belts clean and dry. Clean the belts with only a mild soap and lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye the belts because this could seriously affect their strength. The removable pad is attached to the child restraint cushion and seatback with hook and loop fasteners (VelcroR). It is possible to remove the pad, hand wash it in cold water and dry it in the shade. Never bleach or iron the pad. Periodically inspect the belts, tongue plates, buckle, clip, retractor and anchorages of the built-in child restraint. If these parts are damaged and/or do not function properly, contact your authorized SUBARU dealer for replacement parts. CAUTION - CONTINUED - 1-53