Reclining the seatback (Outback)

WARNING
To prevent the passenger from sliding under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is equipped with a cargo area cover, observe the following precautions.
● Be careful not to pinch your hand between the headrest and the cargo area cover when you recline the rear seat.
● Move the front cover of the cargo area cover backward so that the cover is not damaged by the reclined seatback. Refer to “Cargo area cover” F6-15.

Pull the lever and adjust the seatback to the desired position.
Then release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place.
See also:
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will remain illuminated as a result. However, several lights are automatically turned
off by the battery drainage ...
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator
light
The light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
and turns off several seconds after the engine has started. This lighting pattern
indicates that the Vehicle Dynamics ...
Operation
If the driver and/or front passenger have/ has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s)
when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the seatbelt warning light(s)
will flash for 6 seconds, to ...
