Subaru Outback (BR): To hook the top tether
CAUTION
Always remove the head restraint when mounting a child restraint system with
a top tether. Failure to do so may prevent the top tether from being fastened tightly.
Outback

1. Remove the head restraint at the seating position where the child restraint
system has been installed with the seatbelt or lower anchorages; 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 flaps to use the anchorages.

3. Fasten the top tether hook of the child restraint system to the appropriate
upper anchorage.
4. Tighten the top tether securely.
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*SRS: This stands for supplemental restraint system. This name is used because
the airbag system supplements the vehicle’s seatbelts.
Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic
Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental restraint system in addition to
a lap/shoulder belt at each front seating position and each rear window-side seating
position. The supplemental restrai
1) Front sub sensor (right-hand side)
2) Front sub sensor (left-hand side)
3) SRS airbag system warning light
4) Frontal airbag module (driver’s side)
5) Front passenger’s frontal airbag O
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A: REMOVAL
1. SEDAN MODEL
1) Remove the rear seat cushion.
Pull up the seat cushion and release the hook.
CAUTION:
If the hook is removed from vehicle body, replace the hook with the new part to
avoid the deterioration
of seat securing.
Remove the hook (A) by pushing it back while lifting th
1. Drive the vehicle several miles to raise the temperature of the transmission
fluid up to normal operating temperature; 158 to 1768F (70 to 808C) is normal.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
3. First shift the select lever in each position. Then shift it in the
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