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 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.

• Keep the belts free of polishes, oils, chemicals and particularly battery acid.
• Never attempt to make modifications or changes that will prevent the seatbelt from operating properly.
See also:
When checking or servicing in the engine compartment (2.5 L non-turbo models)
CAUTION
Do not contact the belt cover while checking the components in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause your hand to slip off the belt cover and result in an unexpected
injury. ...
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp
If the CHECK ENGINE light illuminates
while you are driving, have
your vehicle checked/repaired by
your SUBARU dealer as soon as
possible. Continued vehicle operation
without having ...
Under-floor storage compartment
The subfloor storage compartment is located under the floor of the trunk or cargo
area and can be used to store small items. To open the lid, pull the tab or handle
up.
NOTE
When storing a flat ...
