2006 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 34

Armrest (if equipped) Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-7 Loading long objects Avoid loading objects longer than 6.6 ft (2 m) and heavier than 55 lbs (25 kg). Such objects can interfere with the driver’s proper operation of the vehicle, possibly causing an accident and serious injury. To lower the armrest, pull on the top edge of the armrest. To avoid the possibility of serious injury, passengers must never be allowed to sit on the center armrest while the vehicle is in motion. 200227 Folding down the armrest and opening the seatback panel affords a loading space for long objects. To open the seatback panel, pull the release tab. Secure long objects properly to prevent them from shooting forward and causing serious injury during a sudden stop or sharp cornering. Tie long objects down with a rope or something equivalent. 200228 Head restraint adjustment – Wagon 200229 Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear. – CONTINUED –