Subaru Ascent 2018-2026 Owner's Manual: Safety precautions

In the Subaru Ascent, infants and young children must always be seated in an appropriate child restraint system positioned in the rear seats. This ensures maximum protection and significantly reduces the risk of injury during sudden stops or collisions.

Always select a child restraint system that complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The system must be compatible with your Subaru Ascent and suitable for the child’s age, height, and weight.

Child restraint systems in the Subaru Ascent are typically secured using lap belts or the lap portion of a lap/shoulder belt, except when using LATCH anchor systems designed specifically for this purpose.

Improperly installed child restraint systems can place children at serious risk in an accident. For this reason, always follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions carefully.

Accident statistics clearly show that children are safest when properly restrained in rear seating positions rather than in the front seats of vehicles like the Subaru Ascent.

In many regions, including all U.S. states and Canadian provinces, it is legally required that infants and small children be secured in an approved child restraint system whenever the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

• Before installing a child restraint system in the Subaru Ascent, always ensure that the seatback is securely locked in place. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death during a collision.
• Never leave children unattended inside the Subaru Ascent.

  Interior temperatures can rise quickly, leading to heatstroke or dehydration, which can result in severe injury or death.

Never hold a child on your lap or allow another passenger to do so while the Subaru Ascent is moving. In a collision, the child cannot be adequately protected and may be crushed between the adult and interior components of the vehicle.

The SRS airbag deploys with considerable force, which can cause severe injury or even death to a child positioned too close to it.

Children must always be properly restrained in the Subaru Ascent. Never allow a child to stand or kneel on any seat while the vehicle is in motion.

Unrestrained children can be thrown forward during sudden braking or a collision, leading to serious injuries.

Additionally, children positioned near the front seats face increased danger due to airbag deployment, which may cause life-threatening injuries.