Subaru Forester: Child restraint systems / Top tether anchorages. Anchorage location
This vehicle is equipped with three top
tether anchorages so that a child restraint
system having a top tether can be installed
in the rear seat. When installing such a
child restraint system, proceed as follows,
while observing the instructions from the
child restraint system manufacturer.
Since a top tether can provide additional
stability by offering another connection
between a child restraint system and the
vehicle, we recommend that you use a top
tether whenever possible.
Anchorage location

- For left seat
- For center seat
- For right seat
Three upper anchorages are installed on
the back side of the rear seatback.
WARNING
Before installing a child restraint
system, be sure to conf..
CAUTION
Remove the head restraint when
mounting a child restraint system.
Otherwise, the top tether
cannot be fastened tightly.
Store the head restraint that has
been removed in the cargo area...
Other information:
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury
caused by entrapment, always conform
to the following instructions
without exception.
When operating the power windows,
be extremely careful to
prevent anyone’s body parts or
any other objects from being
caught in the window...
All doors, the rear gate and fuel filler lid can
be locked and unlocked using the power
door locking switches located on the
driver’s side and the front passenger’s
side doors.
Example
Press to lock.
Press to unlock.
NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key
inside the vehicle before locking the
doors from the outside using the power
door locking switches...