2000 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 73

Seat, seat belt and SRS airbag at all times. You should choose a restraint device which is appropriate for the child's age, height and weight. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. D SINCE YOUR VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER'S SRS AIRBAG, DO NOT INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD'S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. D Children should be properly restrained in the rear seat at all times. Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger's seat. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child. Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms in the front passenger's seat or any other seat. Secure child restraint devices in the REAR seats at all times. HS0229 HS0043 Never install rearward facing child seat in the front passenger's seat. Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger's seat or any other seat. HS0042 HS0228 - CONTINUED - 2-21