Installation Of Child Restraint Systems By Use Of Lower And Tether Anchorages (Latch) - Subaru Crosstrek 2016 Owner's Manual

4. To remove the booster seat, press the
release button on the seatbelt buckle and
allow the belt to retract.
WARNING
. Never use a belt that is twisted or
reversed. In an accident, this can
increase the risk or severity of
injury to the child.
. Never place the shoulder belt
under the child s arm or behind
the child s back. If an accident
occurs, this can increase the risk
or severity of injury to the child.
. The seatbelt should fit snugly in
order to provide full restraint.
Loose fitting belts are not as
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/Child restraint systems
effective in preventing or redu-
cing injury.
. Place the lap belt as low as
possible on the child s hips. A
high-positioned lap belt will in-
crease the risk of sliding under
the lap belt and of the lap belt
sliding up over the abdomen, and
both can result in serious inter-
nal injury or death.
. Make sure the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of
child s shoulder. Placing the
shoulder belt over the neck may
result in neck injury during sud-
den braking or in a collision.
Installation of child restraint
systems by use of lower and
tether anchorages (LATCH)
WARNING
. Child restraint systems and seat-
belts can become hot in a vehicle
that has been closed up in sunny
weather; they could burn a small
child. Check the child restraint
system before you place a child
in it.
. Do not leave an unsecured child
restraint system in your vehicle.
Unsecured child restraint sys-
tems can be thrown around in-
side of the vehicle in a sudden
stop, turn or accident; they can
strike and injure vehicle occu-
pants as well as result in serious
injuries or death to the child.
CAUTION
When you install a child restraint
system, follow the manufacturer s
instructions supplied with it. After
installing the child restraint system,
check to ensure that it is held
securely in position. If it is not held
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