2009 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 44

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-17 WARNING Fastening the seatbelt with the webbing twisted can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. When fastening the belt after it is pulled out from the retractor, especially when inserting the connector's tongue plate into the mating buckle (on right-hand side), always check that the webbing is not twisted. WARNING Be sure to fasten both tongue plates to the respective buckles. If the seatbelt is used only as a shoulder belt (with the connector's tongue plate not fastened to the connector's buckle on the right-hand side), it cannot properly restrain the wearer in position in an accident, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. 2. After drawing out the seatbelt, pass it through the belt guide as follows: First insert one edge of the belt into the open gap in the belt guide; then slide the rest of the belt in, so that the whole belt fits inside. The rear center seatbelt is stowed in the seatbelt holder on the right side of the cargo area. 1. Remove the tongue plate from the belt holder and pull out the seatbelt slowly. - CONTINUED -