2002 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 41
2002 Subaru Forester Manual
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags J Fastening the seatbelt D Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase the risk or severity of injury. D Never place the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back. If an accident occurs, this can increase the risk or severity of injury. D Keep the lap belt as low as possible on your hips. In a collision, this spreads the force of the lap belt over stronger hip bones instead of across the weaker abdomen. D Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the front seatbacks are not used in the upright position in a collision, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. D Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. Always wear the seatbelts correctly. Never place the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back. WARNING Adjust the seatback to upright position. Sit well back and upright. HS0230 HS0231 - CONTINUED - 1-13