Get Seat, Seatbelt and SRS Airbags -> Fastening the Seatbelt Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Seventh Generation (2026)

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The ALR mode functions as follows.

When the seatbelt is once drawn out

completely and is then retracted even

slightly, the retractor locks the seatbelt in

that position and the seatbelt cannot be

extended. As the belt is rewinding, clicks

will be heard which indicate the retractor

functions as an ALR. When the seatbelt is

retracted fully, the ALR mode is canceled

and the ELR mode is restored.

When securing a child restraint system on

the rear seats by using a seatbelt, the

seatbelt must be changed over to the

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

mode. For instructions on how to install

the child restraint system using a seat-

belt, refer to “Installing Child Restraint

Systems with ALR/ELR Seatbelt” �P72.

When the child restraint system is re-

moved, make sure that the retractor is

restored to the Emergency Locking Re-

tractor (ELR) mode by allowing the

seatbelt to retract fully.

SEATBELT WARNING

LIGHT AND CHIME

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Refer to “Seatbelt Warning Light and

Chime” �P163.

FASTENING THE SEATBELT

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WARNING

. Never use a belt that is twisted or

reversed. In an accident, this can

increase the risk or severity of

injury.

. Keep the lap belt as low as

possible on your hips. In a collision,

this spreads the force of the lap belt

over stronger hip bones instead of

across the weaker abdomen.

. Seatbelts provide maximum re-

straint when the occupant sits well

back and upright in the seat. To

reduce the risk of sliding under the

seatbelt in a collision, the front

seatbacks should be always used

in the upright position while the

vehicle is running. If the front

seatbacks are not used in the

upright position in a collision, the

risk of sliding under the lap belt and

of the lap belt sliding up over the

abdomen will increase, and both

can result in serious internal injury

or death.

. Do not put cushions or any other

materials between occupants and

seatbacks or seat cushions. If you

do so, the risk of sliding under the

lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up

over the abdomen will increase,

and both can result in serious

internal injury or death.

WARNING

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Never place the shoulder belt under

the arm or behind the back. If an

accident occurs, this can increase the

risk or severity of injury.

CAUTION

Metallic parts of the seatbelt can

become very hot in a vehicle that has

been closed up in sunny weather; they

could burn an occupant. Do not touch

such hot parts until they cool.

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Front seatbelts

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1. Adjust the seat position.

Driver’s seat:

Adjust the seatback to the upright posi-

tion. Move the seat as far from the

steering wheel as practical while still

maintaining full vehicle control.

Front passenger’s seat:

Adjust the seatback to the upright posi-

tion. Move the seat as far back as

possible.

2. Sit well back in the seat.

3. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the

belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted.

. If the belt stops before reaching the

buckle, return the belt slightly and

pull it out more slowly.

. If the belt still cannot be unlocked,

let the belt retract slightly after

giving it a strong pull, then pull it out

slowly again.

4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle

until you hear a click.

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5. To tighten the lap part, pull up on the

shoulder belt.

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6. Place the lap belt as low as possible

on the hips, not on the waist.

Adjusting the front seat

shoulder belt anchor height

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The shoulder belt anchor height should

be adjusted to the position best suited for

the driver/front passenger. Always adjust

the anchor height so that the shoulder belt

passes over the middle of the shoulder

without touching the neck.

To raise:

Slide the anchor up.

To lower:

Push and hold the upper part of the

anchor and slide the anchor down.

Pull down the anchor to make sure that it

is locked in place.

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WARNING

When wearing the seatbelts, make

sure the shoulder portion of the web-

bing does not pass over your neck. If it

does, adjust the seatbelt anchor to a

lower position. Placing the shoulder

belt over the neck may result in neck

injury during sudden braking or in a

collision.

Unfastening the seatbelt

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1. Push the button on the buckle.

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Button

2. Retract the seatbelt slowly to prevent it

from getting tangled or twisted.

Before closing the door, make sure that

the belts are retracted properly to avoid

catching the belt webbing in the door.

Rear seatbelts (except rear

center seatbelt)

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WARNING

Fastening your seatbelt with the

shoulder belt twisted can increase the

risk and severity of injuries in an

accident. When attaching the shoulder

belt to the belt guide, make sure that

the shoulder belt is not twisted.

1. Check that the shoulder belt is fitted in

the belt guide.

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2. Sit well back in the seat.

3. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the

belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted.

. If the belt stops before reaching the

buckle, return the belt slightly and

pull it out more slowly.

. If the belt still cannot be unlocked,

let the belt retract slightly after

giving a strong pull on it, then pull it

out slowly again.

4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle

until you hear a click.

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5. To tighten the lap part, pull up on the

shoulder belt.

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6. Place the lap belt as low as possible

on the hips, not on the waist.

Unfastening the seatbelt

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1. Push the button on the buckle.

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Button

2. Retract the seatbelt slowly to prevent it

from getting tangled or twisted.

Before closing the door, make sure that

the belts are retracted properly to avoid

catching the belt webbing in the door.

Rear center seatbelt

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Center seatbelt tongue plate

Anchor tongue plate

Anchor buckle

Center seatbelt buckle

WARNING

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Fastening the seatbelt with the web-

bing twisted can increase the risk or

severity of injury in an accident. When

fastening the belt after it is pulled out

from the retractor, especially when

inserting the anchor tongue plate into

the mating buckle (on right-hand side),

always check that the webbing is not

twisted.

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WARNING

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. Be sure to fasten both tongue

plates to the respective buckles. If

the seatbelt is used only as a

shoulder belt (with the anchor

tongue plate not fastened to the

anchor buckle on the right-hand

side), it cannot properly restrain the

wearer in position in an accident,

possibly resulting in serious injury

or death.

. Before fastening the seatbelt, con-

firm that the seatbelt is routed

through the belt guide. A seatbelt

not routed through the belt guide

can cause neck injuries during

sudden braking or in a collision,

since it may slip up on the neck.

Rear center seatbelt is stowed in the

recess of the ceiling.

1. Retrieve the anchor tongue plate from

the slot in the recess by pulling the

anchor tongue plate, then pull out the

seatbelt slowly.

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2. Pass the seatbelt through the belt

guide.

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3. Make sure that the “ ” mark on the

anchor tongue plate and the “

” mark

on the anchor buckle face outwards.

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4. After confirming that the webbing is

not twisted, insert the anchor tongue

plate attached at the webbing end into

the buckle on the right-hand side until

a click sounds.

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. If the belt stops before reaching the

buckle, return the belt slightly and

pull it out more slowly.

. If the belt still cannot be unlocked,

give it a strong pull and let it retract

slightly, then pull it out slowly again.

5. Insert the center seatbelt tongue plate

into the center seatbelt buckle marked

“CENTER” on the left-hand side until it

clicks.

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6. To tighten the lap part, pull up on the

shoulder belt.

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7. Place the lap belt as low as possible

on the hips, not on the waist.

Unfastening the seatbelt

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1. Push the release button of the center

seatbelt buckle (on the left-hand side)

to unfasten the seatbelt.

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Button

NOTE

When the seatback is folded down, it is

necessary to disconnect the connector.

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2. Insert a tongue plate or other hard

pointed object into the slot in the

anchor buckle on the right-hand side

and push it in. The anchor tongue

plate will then disconnect from the

buckle.

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3. With the belt held by hand, allow the

retractor to roll up the belt slowly. 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 on the ceiling and

then insert the anchor tongue plate

into the slot located at the front of the

recess.

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CAUTION

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Observe the following precautions.

Otherwise, the tongue plate can hit

against the trim, causing damage to

the trim.

. Do not allow the retractor to roll up

the seatbelt too quickly.

. Have the seatbelt fully rolled up so

that the tongue plates are neatly

stored.

SEATBELT MAINTENANCE

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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 webbing and all hardware

periodically for cracks, cuts, gashes,

tears, damage, loose bolts or worn areas.

Replace the seatbelts even if only minor

damage is found.

CAUTION

. Keep the belts free of polishes, oils,

chemicals and particularly battery

acid.

. Never attempt to make modifica-

tions or changes that will prevent

the seatbelt from operating prop-

erly.

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