1998 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 54
1998 Subaru Forester Manual
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Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG OM-H2735 The best position for the head rest is just above or level with the top of the ears. 3-point type seat belts (Combination lap/shoulder belts) 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 Seat belts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision, the seatbacks should be always used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the 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. - CONTINUED - WARNING 2-11