2001 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 67

The child restraint is designed for use only by children who weigh between 9.05 kg (20 lb.) and 18.09 kg (40 lb.), whose height is 110 cm (44.3 in.) or less, who are capable of sitting upright alone and whose shoulder height is below the shoulder belt slot. The child should also be at least one year old. It is important to use a rear-facing child restraint until the child is about a year old. A rear-facing restraint gives the child's head, neck and body the support they would need in a collision. See the "Child restraint systems" section in this manual. WARNING Do not use the built-in child restraint for infants who require a rear-facing child restraint. In an accident, serious crippling injury or death could result if the built-in restraint is used for the infant. If the child exceeds the maximum weight and height capacities of the built-in child restraint (maximum weight of 18.09 kg (40 lb.) and maximum height of 110 cm (44.3 in.)), do not use the built-in child restraint. The child should use either the vehicle's seatbelts or an approved aftermarket booster seat, if necessary. The built-in child restraint system conforms to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213 and Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213.4. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating position than in the front seating position. Children aged 12 and under should not sit in the front seat of a car equipped with a passenger's SRS airbag. D Make sure the child is securely restrained with the built-in child restraint. D Failure to follow the manufacturer's instructions on the use of this child restraint system can result in your child striking the vehicle's interior during a sudden stop or crash. 1-44 WARNING