Subaru 1998 Forester Owner's Manual page 66

Secure child restraint devices in the
REAR seats at all times.
Never allow a child to stand up, or to
kneel on the front passenger's seat
or any other seat.
WARNING
D Child restraint systems and seat belts can become hot in a ve-
hicle 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.
D Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehi-
cle. Unsecured child restraint systems can be thrown around in-
side of the vehicle in a sudden stop, turn or accident; it can strike
and injure vehicle occupants as well as result in serious injuries
or death to the child.
Infants and small children should always be placed in an infant or child
restraint system in the rear seat while riding in the vehicle. You should use
an infant or child restraint system that meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard or Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard and is appropriate for
Seat, seat belt and SRS AIRBAG
Never install rearward facing child
seat in the front passenger's seat.
HS0043
Never hold a child on your lap or in
your arms in the front passenger's
seat or any other seat.
HS0228
HS0042
HS0229
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