Precautions Against Vehicle Modification; Child Restraint Systems - Subaru Legacy Outback 2008 Owner's Manual

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
NOTE
If the front part of the vehicle is
damaged in an accident to the extent
that the seatbelt pretensioner does not
operate, we recommend that you con-
tact your SUBARU dealer as soon as
possible.
& Precautions against vehicle
modification
We recommend that you always consult
your SUBARU dealer if you want to install
any accessory parts to your vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not perform any of the following
modifications. Such modifications
can interfere with proper operation
of the seatbelt pretensioners.
. Attachment of any equipment
(bush bar, winches, snow plow,
skid plate, etc.) to the front end
other than genuine SUBARU ac-
cessory parts or parts that match
the quality of genuine SUBARU
accessory parts.
. Modification of the suspension
system or front end structure.
. Installation of a tire of different
size and construction from the
tires specified on the vehicle
placard attached to the driver's
door pillar or specified for indivi-
dual vehicle models in this Own-
er's Manual.

Child restraint systems

Infants and small children should always
be placed in an infant or child restraint
system while riding in the vehicle. You
should use an infant or child restraint
system that is appropriate for the child's
age and size. All child restraint systems
are designed to be secured in the vehicle
seats.
Children could be endangered in an
accident if their child restraints are not
properly secured in the vehicle. When
installing the child restraint system, care-
fully follow the manufacturer's instructions.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front