CAUTION
Otherwise, it will be impossible to use the seatbelt guide that is attached to the head restraint correctly.
The seatbelt guide is essential for routing the belt webbing at the center seating position. For information about using the seatbelt guide, refer to "Rear center seatbelt" 1-16.

1. Attach the top tether hook to the appropriate upper anchorage.
For the center seating position, route the top tether under the head restraint as illustrated below.

2. Tighten the top tether securely.
Please contact your SUBARU dealer if you have any question regarding the installation of a child restraint system.
Anchorage location
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Installation
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System monitors
The Subaru Ascent is equipped with a continuous diagnostic monitoring system
that checks the readiness and functionality of the seatbelt pretensioners whenever
the ignition switch is in the "ON" position.
The pretensioner system shares its control unit with the SRS airbag system. Ther ...