Subaru Forester: Seatbelts / Unfastening the seatbelt
![Subaru Forester. Unfastening the seatbelt](images/unfastening_the_seatbelt-1538/1480/subaru_forester_unfastening_the_seatbelt_133.gif)
- Button
- Push the release button of the center
seatbelt buckle (on the left-hand side) to
unfasten the seatbelt.
NOTE
When the seatback is folded down, it is
necessary to disconnect the connector.
![Subaru Forester. Unfastening the seatbelt](images/unfastening_the_seatbelt-1538/1480/subaru_forester_unfastening_the_seatbelt_134.gif)
- Insert a tongue plate or other hard
pointed object into the slot in the anchor
buckle on the right-hand side and push it
in. The anchor tongue plate will then
disconnect from the buckle.
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- With the belt held by hand, allow the
retractor to roll up the belt slowly. You
should hold the webbing end and guide it
back into the retractor while it is rolling up.
Neatly store the tongue plate in the recess
on the ceiling and then insert the anchor
tongue plate into the slot located at the
front of the recess.
![Subaru Forester. Unfastening the seatbelt](images/unfastening_the_seatbelt-1538/1480/subaru_forester_unfastening_the_seatbelt_136.gif)
CAUTION
Do not allow the retractor to roll
up the seatbelt too quickly. Otherwise,
the metal tongue plates
may hit against the trim, resulting
in damaged trim.
Have the seatbelt fully rolled up
so that the tongue plates are
neatly stored. A hanging tongue
plate can swing and hit against the trim during driving, causing
damage to the trim.
To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap and
lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye the
belts because this could seriously affect
their strength.
Inspect the seatbelts and attachments
including the webbing and all hardware
periodically for cracks, cuts, gashes, tears,
damage, loose bolts or worn a..
Other information:
This function stops the access key fob
from receiving signals and helps minimize
the battery consumption of the access key
fob.
1. Press the button
twice while holding
the button.
LED indicator
Confirm that the LED indicator blinks 4
times to notify that the setting is complete...
WARNING
To obtain maximum protection in
the event of an accident, the
driver and all passengers must
always wear seatbelts when in
the vehicle. The SRS airbag is
designed only to be a supplement
to the primary protection provided
by the seatbelt...