2009 Subaru Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 37

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-13 Third-row seat (7-seater models) to move. Do not drive the vehicle with the seat in this state or allow anyone to sit on the seat unless it is completely locked. Doing so may result in serious injury or death. CAUTION When getting into or out of the thirdrow seat, make sure the second-row seat is in the completely slid-forward position and be sure to watch your step. WARNING Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the seatback because it could tumble forward and injure passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident. ! To access the third-row seat WARNING Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. & Access to the third-row seat There are levers on both sides of the second-row seat. Each lever is used to facilitate access to the third-row seat. WARNING In its slid-forward position with the seatback tipped forward, the second-row seat is not locked and free Raise the lever. The seatback of the second-row seat will tip forward and the seat will slide forward. - CONTINUED -