4-door models
1. Lower the head restraints.

2. Unlock the seatback by pulling the release strap and then fold the seatback down.
To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place and make sure that it is securely locked.
You can keep the seatbacks locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facility.

1. Pull the lock release strap behind the seatback out from its holder.
2. Raise the seatback until it locks into place with the lock release strap hanging in the trunk. Make sure that the seatback is securely locked.
In this case, perform the following steps to fold the seatback down again.
1. Open the trunk lid. Refer to “Trunk lid (4-door)”.
2. Access the lock release strap from the trunk, and fold the seatback forward while pulling the strap down.
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Synthetic leather upholstery
The synthetic leather material used on the SUBARU may be cleaned using mild soap or detergent and water, after first vacuuming or brushing away loose dirt. Allow the soap to soak in for a few minutes ...
Cleaning aluminum wheels
● Promptly wipe the aluminum wheels clean of any kind of grime or agent. If dirt
is left on too long, it may be difficult to clean off.
● Do not use soap containing grit to clean the wh ...
Example of accident in which the driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS
frontal airbag(s) will most likely deploy.
A head-on collision against a thick concrete wall at a vehicle speed of 12 to 19 mph (20 to 30 km/h) or higher activates only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s S ...
