1998 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 58

Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG Driver's seat: Move the seat back as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and adjust the seatback to the upright position. Front passenger's seat: Move the seat as far back as possible and adjust the seatback to the upright position. Rear seats: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. 2. Sit well back in the seat. 3. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. 4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click. For the driver's side seat belt, a seat belt warning device is provided; if the driver is not wearing the seat belt with the ignition in the "ON" position, the warning light on the instrument panel comes on and a warning chime also sounds to remind the driver to wear the seat belt. Refer to Warning and Indicator Lights section (chapter 3) for more details. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. And place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist. J Unfastening the belt Front Rear Push Push OM-H0045 HS0138 Push the button on the buckle. Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted properly, to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door. - CONTINUED - 2-15