1998 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 57

Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG OM-H2735 The best position for the head restraint is just above or level with the top of the ears. J Rear seat access (Coupe) D Never operate the reclining pedal with your fingers or with bare feet. Doing so could result in injury to your fingers or toes. D Never allow children to operate the reclining pedal or lever. Their fingers or feet could be caught in the reclining mechanism, which may result in injury. For access to the rear seat, pull up the reclining lever at the right side of the passenger's seat cushion. The seat back will recline forward fully, allowing you to access to the rear seat. For egress from the rear seat, depress the reclining pedal at the back of the passenger's seat cushion. The seat back will recline forward fully, allowing you room to exit. Raise the seat back until it locks after access to or egress from the rear seat and make sure that the seat back is locked in position by moving the top of it fore and aft. CAUTION - CONTINUED - 2-5