Subaru Impreza 2016 Manual page 64

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems
! Models with ALR
NOTE
If using ALR mode is not recom-
mended by the manufacturer's instruc-
tions supplied with the child restraint
system, use the lock-off lever or the
locking clip instead of using ALR
mode. In this case, refer to the previous
section "Models without ALR" F1-30.
Through the following steps, the child
restraint system is fastened by changing
the seatbelt from ELR mode to ALR mode.
1. Remove the head restraint of the rear
seating position where the child restraint
system is to be installed.
2. Place the child restraint system on the
seat.
3. Run the lap and shoulder belt through
or around the child restraint system
following the instructions provided by its
manufacturer.
4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle
until you hear a click.
5. Take up the slack in the lap belt.
6. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the
retractor to change the retractor over from
the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
function. Then, allow the belt to rewind
into the retractor. As the belt is rewinding,
clicks will be heard which indicate the
retractor functions as ALR.
7. Before having a child sit in the child
restraint system, try to move it back and
forth and right and left to check that it is
firmly secured. Sometimes a child restraint
can be more firmly secured by pushing it
down into the seat cushion and then
tightening the seatbelt.
8. Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt
to confirm that it cannot be pulled out (ALR
properly functioning).