Subaru Forester: Manual seat (if equipped) / Reclining the seatback

Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the
seatback to the desired position. Then
release the lever and make sure the
seatback is securely locked into place.
The seatback placed in a reclined position
can spring back upward with force when
the lever is pulled. When operating the
lever to return the seatback, hold the
seatback lightly so that it may be raised
back gradually.
When the lever is pushed down, the seat
is lowered.
When the lever is pulled up, the seat
rises.
The height of the seat can be adjusted by
moving the seat adjustment lever up and
down...
Other information:
NOTE
The shape of the storage compartment
may be different depending on the
model.
The storage compartment is located under
the floor of the cargo area and can be used
to store small items. Pull the strap to open
the center part of the cargo floor lid, and
then remove the lid...
Operating range
The system warns the driver of dangers as
follows.
If the system detects a vehicle in the
blind spot, the BSD/RCTA approach indicator
light(s) on the outside mirror(s) will
illuminate.
BSD/RCTA approach indicator light
If the driver operates the turn signal
lever in the direction which the BSD/RCTA
approach indicator light is illuminating, the
corresponding BSD/RCTA approach indicator
light will flash...