2002 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 115

Keys and doors Child safety locks Each rear door has a child safety lock that prevents the doors from being opened even if the inside door handle is pulled. WARNING Always use the child safety lock whenever a child rides in the rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opened the door and fell out. HG2006BB 1) Lock 2) Unlock When the child safety lock lever is in the lock position, the door cannot be opened from inside regardless of the position of the inner door handle lock lever. The door can only be opened from the outside. - CONTINUED - 2-19