Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Reclining the seatback (Outback)

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual / Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags / Rear seats / Reclining the seatback (Outback)

Reclining the seatback (Outback)

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 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 (Outback - if equipped)" .

Reclining the seatback (Outback)

Adjust the seatback to the desired position while pulling the lever.

After adjusting the seatback, release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place.

Rear seats

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 ...

Folding down the rear seatback

WARNING When you fold down the seatback, check that there are no passengers or objects on the rear seat. Not doing so creates a risk of injury or property damage i ...

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