Subaru 2012 Forester Owner's Manual page 141

position.
! To hook the top tether
CAUTION
Always remove the head restraint
when mounting a child restraint
system with a top tether. Otherwise,
the top tether cannot be fastened
tightly.
1. Remove the head restraint at the
window-side seating position where the
child restraint system has been installed
with the lower anchorages or seatbelt; lift
up the head restraint while pressing the
release button. Store the head restraint in
the cargo area. Avoid placing the head
restraint in the passenger compartment to
prevent it from being thrown around in the
passenger compartment in a sudden stop
or a sharp turn.
2. Open the cover for the appropriate
upper anchorage.
3. Attach the child restraint top tether
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
hook to the appropriate upper anchorage.
4. Tighten the top tether securely.
Please contact your SUBARU dealer if
you have any question regarding the
installation of a child restraint system.
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