1998 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 57

J Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) function 3-point type seat belts have an emergency locking retractor. This allows normal body movement but the retractor locks automatically during a sudden stop, impact or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. J Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function When securing a child restraint system on the passengers' seats, the three-point type seat belt must be changed over to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode. When the child restraint system is removed, make sure that the retractor operates as an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR). For instructions on how to convert the retractor to the ALR mode and restore it to the ELR mode, see the "Child Restraint System" section in this chapter. J Fastening the seat belt CAUTION Metallic parts of the seat belt can become very hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn an occupant. Do not touch such hot parts. Take up slack Too high OM-H0043 Keep as low on hip bone as possible OM-H0044 1. Adjust the seat position: 2-14