2011 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 30

1-8 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Reclining the seatback (Outback) cargo area cover when you recline the rear seat. . Move the front cover of the cargo area cover backward so that the cover is not damaged by the reclined seatback. Refer to "Cargo area cover" F6-15. & Folding down the rear seatback WARNING . After returning the rear seat to its original position, be certain to place all of the seatbelts and the tab attached to the seat cushion above the seat cushion. And make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible. . Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area or trunk. Doing so may result in serious injury or death. . Secure all objects and especially long items properly to prevent them from being thrown around inside the vehicle and causing serious injury during a sudden stop, a sudden steering maneuver or a rapid acceleration. WARNING To prevent the passenger from sliding under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion. CAUTION If the vehicle is equipped with a cargo area cover, observe the following precautions. . Be careful not to pinch your hand between the headrest and the Pull the lever and adjust the seatback to the desired position. Then release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place.