Subaru Outback (BR): Unfastening the rear center seatbelt
Push the release button of the center seatbelt buckle (on the left-hand side) to unfasten the seatbelt.
1. Insert a key or other hard pointed object into the slot in the connector (buckle) on the right-hand side and push it in, and the connector (tongue) plate will disconnect from the buckle.
2. Allow the retractor to roll up the belt. You should hold the webbing end and guide it back into the retractor while it is rolling up. Neatly store the tongue plate in the recess and then insert the connector (tongue) plate into the slot.
CAUTION
● Do not allow the retractor to roll up the seatbelt too quickly. Otherwise, the metal tongue plates may hit against the trim, resulting in damaged trim.
● Have the seatbelt fully rolled up so that the tongue plates are neatly stored. A hanging tongue plate can swing and hit against the trim during driving, causing damage to the trim.
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Seatbelt maintenance
To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap and lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye
the belts because this could seriously affect their strength.
Inspect the seatbelts and attachments including the web
Front seatbelt pretensioners
The driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelts have a seatbelt pretensioner. The
seatbelt pretensioners are designed to be activated in the event of an accident
involving a moderate to severe
System monitors
SRS airbag system warning light
A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the seatbelt pretensioner
while the vehicle is being driven. The seatbelt pretensioners share the control
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Maximum load limits
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum load limits explained in the following. Exceeding the
maximum load limits could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage.
CAUTION
● Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its cargo exceed
1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight.
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Wear indicators
1) New tread
2) Worn tread
3) Tread wear indicator
Each tire incorporates a tread wear indicator, which becomes visible when the
depth of the tread grooves decreases to 0.063 in (1.6 mm). A tire must be replaced
when the tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread.
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