Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: 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 if the seatback suddenly folds down.
• Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.
• Secure all objects and especially long items properly to prevent them from being thrown around inside the vehicle and causing serious injury during a sudden stop, a sudden steering maneuver or a rapid acceleration.

Lock release knob

1. Unlocked
2. Locked
3. Unlocking marker in red

WARNING

When you return the seatback to its original position, check that the unlocking marker on the lock release knob is not visible. Also, shake the seatback slightly to confirm that it is securely fixed in place.

If the seatback is not securely fixed in place, the seatback may suddenly fold down in the event of sudden braking, or objects may move out from the cargo area, which could cause serious injury or death.

WARNING

When the seatback is returned to its original position, observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may lead to serious injury or an accident because the operation efficiency of the seatbelt is inhibited.

• The seatbelt should not pass behind the securing hook for the seatback.
• The seatbelt should not be caught in the seatback and it should be fully visible.

Unlock the seatback by pulling the lock release knob and then fold the seatback down.

To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place and make sure that the unlocking marker on the lock release knob is no longer visible.