2012 Subaru Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 203

1-16 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Head restraint adjustment Both the third-row seats are equipped with head restraints. To lower: Pull the lowering strap. When the seats are not occupied, lower the head restraints to improve rearward visibility. WARNING . Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints lowered when the seats are occupied because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear. . All occupants, including the driver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle's seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash. CAUTION . The head restraint is not intended to be used at the lower position. Before sitting on the seat, raise the head restraint. . After returning the head restraints to the raised position, shake the head restraint slightly to confirm that it is securely fixed in place. . When you lower the head restraints, confirm that there are no passengers or objects on the third-row seat. 1) 2) When not used (retracted position) When used (raised position) 1) 2) Head restraint Lowering strap To raise: Pull the head restraint up.