Subaru Forester (2022 year). Manual in english — page 18

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5-1. Antenna

&

Roof antenna

The roof antenna is installed on the roof.

5-2. Audio set

If your vehicle is equipped with a genuine
SUBARU navigation system or audio
system, refer to the separate navigation/
audio Owner’s Manual for details.

Antenna

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6-1. Interior lights. . . . . . . . . . . . ... 284

Map lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 284
Dome light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 284
Cargo area light. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 285
Rear gate light (if equipped). . . . . . . . 285
OFF delay timer . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 286

6-2. Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 286

Sun visor extension plate . . . . . . . . ... 286
Vanity mirror. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 287
Vanity mirror with light (if equipped) . . . . ... 287

6-3. Overhead console. . . . . . . . . . ... 288
6-4. Storage compartment. . . . . . . . . . 288

Glove box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 288
Center console . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 289
Cup holders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Bottle holders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

6-5. Accessory power outlets . . . . . . . ... 290

Use with the cigarette lighter (dealer option) . ... 292

6-6. USB power supply . . . . . . . . . . .. 292

How to use the USB power supply . . . . . .. 293

6-7. Ashtray (dealer option) . . . . . . . . .. 294
6-8. Floor mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
6-9. Assist grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 295

6-10. Shopping bag hook. . . . . . . . . ...296
6-11. Convenience hook. . . . . . . . . . .296
6-12. Cargo area cover (if equipped) . . . . . 297

Using the cover. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 297
To install the front part of the cover . . . . ... 297
To remove the front cover . . . . . . . . .. 298
To remove the cover housing . . . . . . . . 298
Stowage of the cargo area cover . . . . . . 298
To install the cover housing . . . . . . . ... 299

6-13. Cargo tie-down hooks. . . . . . . . ...299
6-14. Cargo upper hooks . . . . . . . . . ...300
6-15. Under-floor storage compartment

(if equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . ..300

6-16. Front View Monitor (if equipped) . . . . .301

How to access the Front View Monitor. . . . 302
How to cancel the Front View Monitor . . . . 302
How to adjust the display contrast and

brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 302

Range of image on screen. . . . . . . . .. 303
Guiding line . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 304
Handling of camera . . . . . . . . . . . 304

6-17. Rear View Camera . . . . . . . . . . .305

Interior equipment

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equipment

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6-1. Interior lights

CAUTION

When leaving your vehicle, make
sure the lights are turned off to
avoid battery discharge.

&

Map lights

1)

Door interlock switch

To turn on the map light, push the lens.
To turn it off, push the lens again.

!

Automatic illumination

When the door interlock switch is in the
“DOOR” position, the map lights illuminate
automatically in the following cases.

.

Any of the doors other than the rear

gate is opened.

.

The doors are unlocked using the

keyless access function (if equipped).
Refer to “Locking and unlocking by holding
the access key fob”

F

P117.

.

The doors are unlocked using the

remote keyless entry system. Refer to
“Remote keyless entry system”

F

P131.

.

The ignition switch is turned from the

“ACC” position to the “LOCK”/“OFF” posi-
tion.

&

Dome light

1)

OFF

2)

DOOR

3)

ON

The dome light switch has the following
three positions.

ON:

The light remains on continuously.

OFF:

The light remains off.

DOOR:

The dome light illuminates auto-

matically in the following cases.

.

Any of the doors or the rear gate is

opened.

.

The doors or the rear gate are unlocked

using the keyless access function (if
equipped). Refer to “Locking and unlock-
ing by holding the access key fob”

F

P117.

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.

The doors or the rear gate are unlocked

using the remote keyless entry system.
Refer to “Remote keyless entry system”

F

P131.

.

The ignition switch is turned from the

“ACC” position to the “LOCK”/“OFF” posi-
tion.

&

Cargo area light

Cargo area light (models without rear gate
light)

1)

ON

2)

OFF

3)

DOOR

Cargo area light (models with rear gate
light)

1)

OFF

2)

DOOR

3)

ON

ON:

The light remains on continuously.

OFF:

The light remains off.

DOOR:

The cargo area light will illuminate

automatically in the following case.

.

The rear gate is opened.

&

Rear gate light (if equipped)

Rear gate light

1)

OFF

2)

DOOR

OFF:

The light remains off.

DOOR:

The rear gate light will illuminate

automatically in the following case.

.

The rear gate is opened.

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&

OFF delay timer

The following lights have an automatic
illumination function.

.

Dome light

.

Map light

.

Cargo area light

.

Rear gate light (if equipped)

When the interior light switch is set to the
“DOOR” position, the light will automati-
cally turn on and turn off depending on the
locking and unlocking of the doors, the
opening and closing of the doors including
the rear gate, as well as the position of the
ignition switch.

NOTE

The setting for the period of time in
which the lights remain on (OFF delay
timer) can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer
for details. For models with the combi-
nation meter display (color LCD), the
setting can also be changed by operat-
ing the combination meter display
(color LCD). For details, refer to “Vehi-
cle Setting”

F

P201.

6-2. Sun visors

To block out glare, swing down the visors.
To use the sun visor at a side window,
swing it down and move it sideways.

&

Sun visor extension plate

With the sun visor positioned over the side
window, you can use the sun visor exten-
sion plate to prevent glare through the gap
between the sun visor and center pillar. To
use the extension plate, pull it toward the
rear of the vehicle. When you have
finished using it, stow it by pushing it
toward the front of the vehicle.

Sun visors

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CAUTION

Do not pull out the extension plate
with the sun visor positioned over
the windshield. The extension plate
would obstruct your view of the
rearview mirror.

&

Vanity mirror

CAUTION

Keep the vanity mirror cover closed
while the car is being driven to avoid
being temporarily blinded by the
glare of bright light.

To use the vanity mirror, swing down the
sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover.

&

Vanity mirror with light (if
equipped)

CAUTION

Keep the vanity mirror cover closed
while the car is being driven to avoid
being distracted by the light.

To use the vanity mirror, swing down the
sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover.
The light beside the vanity mirror illumi-
nates when the mirror cover is opened.

NOTE

Use of the vanity mirror light for a long
period of time while the engine is not
running can cause battery discharge.

Sun visors

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6-3. Overhead console

To open the console, push on the lid lightly
and it will automatically open.

CAUTION

.

Before driving, ensure that the

overhead console is closed.

.

When your vehicle is parked in

the sun or on a warm day, the
inside of the overhead console
heats up. Avoid storing plastic or
other heatvulnerable or flam-
mable articles such as a lighter
in the overhead console.

6-4. Storage compartment

CAUTION

.

Always keep the storage com-

partment closed while driving to
reduce the risk of injury in the
event of a sudden stop or an
accident.

.

Do not store spray cans, contain-

ers with flammable or corrosive
liquids or any other dangerous
items in the storage compart-
ment.

&

Glove box

1)

Rotate the key clockwise to lock.

2)

Rotate the key counterclockwise to un-
lock.

To open the glove box, pull the handle.
To close it, push the lid firmly upward.

NOTE

.

The emergency key is directional. If

the key cannot be inserted, change the
direction that the grooved side is facing
and insert it again.

.

For models with the “keyless access

with push-button start system”, use the
emergency key to lock or unlock the
glove box.

Overhead console

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&

Center console

The center console box provides a storage
space.

The top of the console can be used as an
armrest.

&

Cup holders

CAUTION

.

Do not pick up a cup from the cup

holder or put a cup in the holder
while you are driving, as this may
distract you and lead to an acci-
dent.

.

Take care to avoid spills. Bev-

erages, if hot, might scald you
and/or your passengers. Spilled
beverages may also damage up-
holstery or carpets.

.

When a cup in the rear passen-

ger’s cup holder contains a bev-
erage, do not fold down the rear
seatback. Otherwise, the bever-
age could spill and, if the bev-
erage is hot, it could scald you
and/or your passengers.

Front passenger’s cup holder

A dual cup holder is built into the center
console.

Rear seat’s cup holder (if equipped)

A dual cup holder is built into the armrest.

&

Bottle holders

CAUTION

.

Do not pick up a bottle from the

bottle holder or put a bottle in the
holder while you are driving, as
this may distract you and lead to
an accident.

.

When placing a beverage in a

bottle holder, make sure it is
capped. Otherwise, the beverage
could spill when opening/closing
the door or while driving and, if
the beverage is hot, it could scald
you and/or your passengers.

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Storage compartment

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The bottle holder equipped on each door
trim can be used to hold beverage bottles
and other items.

6-5. Accessory power outlets

CAUTION

.

Do not place any foreign objects,

especially metal ones, such as
coins or aluminum foil, into the
accessory power outlet. That
could cause a short circuit. Al-
ways put the cap on the acces-
sory power outlet when it is not in
use.

.

If the plug on your electric appli-

ance is either too loose or too
tight for the accessory power
outlet, this can result in a poor
contact or cause the plug to get
stuck. Only use plugs that fit
properly.

.

Use of an electric appliance in the

accessory power outlet for a long
period of time while the engine is
not running can cause battery
discharge.

.

Before driving your vehicle, make

sure that the plug and the cord on
your electrical appliance will not
interfere with shifting gears and
operating the accelerator and
brake pedals. If they do, do not
use the electrical appliance while

driving.

Electrical power (12 V DC) is available at
any of the accessory power outlets when
the ignition switch is in either the “ACC” or
“ON” position. Accessory power outlets
are located in the following places.

Power outlet below the climate control
panel

Accessory power outlets

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Power outlet in the center console

Power outlet in the cargo area

You can use an in-vehicle electrical appli-
ance by connecting it to an outlet.
The maximum power rating of an appli-
ance that can be connected is

120 W

.

CAUTION

.

Do not attempt to use a cigarette

lighter in the accessory power
outlets.

.

Use only electrical appliances

which are designed for 12 V DC.

The maximum power rating of an
appliance that can be connected
is 120 W. Do not use an appliance
which exceeds the indicated wat-
tage for each outlet.

.

When using appliances con-

nected to two outlets simulta-
neously, the total power con-
sumed by them must not exceed
120 W. Overloading the acces-
sory power outlet can cause a
short circuit. Do not use double
adapters or more than one elec-
trical appliance.

NOTE

When the lid of the center console is
closed, an opening remains between
the center console and the lid to allow
the power outlet in the center console
to be used. Pass the cord of the
electrical appliance through this open-
ing.

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Accessory power outlets

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&

Use with the cigarette lighter
(dealer option)

To use the accessory power outlet as a
cigarette lighter socket, purchase the
cigarette lighter plug, which is an optional
accessory. A cigarette lighter plug is
available from your SUBARU dealer.
The cigarette lighter operates only when
the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC”
position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push in the
knob and wait a few moments. It will
automatically spring up when ready for
use.

WARNING

To avoid being burned, never grasp
the lighter by the end with the
heating element. Doing so could
result in injury and could also da-
mage the heating element.

CAUTION

.

Do not hold the lighter pushed in,

because it will overheat.

.

The electrical power socket is

originally designed to use a gen-
uine SUBARU cigarette lighter
plug. Do not use a non-genuine

cigarette lighter plug in the sock-
et. Doing so may cause a short-
circuit and overheating, resulting
in a fire.

.

If the socket is ever used for a

plug-in accessory such as a cell
phone, that may damage the
portion of the socket’s internal
mechanism that causes a cigar-
ette lighter plug to “pop out” after
its lighter element is heated.
Therefore, do not place a cigar-
ette lighter plug in a socket that
has been used, even once, to
power a plug-in accessory. Doing
so may cause the plug to stick
and overheat, creating a potential
fire hazard.

6-6. USB power supply

CAUTION

.

The specification of a USB term-

inal that can be used is the A-
type. If a different specification of
terminal is connected, power
supply or charging may not be
possible, or the device may mal-
function.

.

There is a risk that a connected

device may malfunction or data
may be damaged. The connec-
tion of a device shall be per-
formed at your responsibility.

.

To avoid an electric shock or a

malfunction, observe the follow-
ing precautions.

– Do not connect a USB hub.

– Do not insert any metal or

other foreign objects into the
USB terminal.

– Do not spill water or other

liquid on the USB terminal.

.

Be careful not to pull the con-

nected cable. Doing so could
break the USB terminal and the
connected device.

USB power supply

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.

If a device is connected for a long

time when the engine is not
running, the battery may be dis-
charged. Even when the engine is
running, we recommend that you
do not connect a device for an
unnecessarily long time.

.

Do not connect a malfunctioning

device. Doing so may cause
smoke and fire.

NOTE

.

The rated voltage of each USB

terminal is DC 5 V/2.1 A (total 4.2 A).
Before connecting a device, be sure to
read the instruction manual of the
device and check whether or not this
specification of the output is supported
by the device. If a device that requires
power exceeding the maximum rating
is connected, power supply or charging
may not be possible. Even if charging
could be completed, the time required
for charging may be longer than when
the genuine charger for that device is
used.

.

Depending on the device, charging

may be possible only when a special
cable is used. In this case, be sure to
connect the device using the special
cable.

.

When a device that communicates

with a PC is connected, power supply
or charging may not be possible.

.

When connect a device for charging,

disconnect the device promptly after
charging is completed.

&

How to use the USB power
supply

Front seat USB power supply (An audio
device can be connected and used)

Console USB power supply (power supply
function only) (if equipped)

Use the USB terminal to use or charge an
electronic device.
When using the terminal, open the USB
power supply cover. After use, close the
USB power supply cover.
When the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or
“ON” position, the power can be supplied
to the electronic device. Up to DC 5 V/2.1 A
can be supplied from each terminal (total
of 4.2 A).

USB power supply

293

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equipment

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6-7. Ashtray (dealer option)

CAUTION

.

Do not use ashtrays as waste

receptacles or leave a lighted
cigarette in an ashtray. This could
cause a fire.

.

Always extinguish matches and

cigarettes before putting them
into the ashtray, and then close
the ashtray securely. If you keep
the ashtray open, the fire of the
cigarette may spread to another
cigarette butt and start a fire.

.

Do not put flammable material in

the ashtray.

.

Do not leave a lot of cigarette

butts in the ashtray.

NOTE

Particles of ash and tobacco will accu-
mulate around the hinges of the ash-
tray’s inner lid. Clean them off using a
toothbrush or a similar narrow-ended
implement.

The portable ashtray can be installed in
each cup holder or bottle holder. For the
locations of the cup holders, refer to “Cup
holders”

F

P289. For the locations of the

bottle holders, refer to “Bottle holders”

F

P289.

When using the ashtray, open the lid of the
ashtray. Fully close the lid after using the
ashtray to help reduce residual smoke.

6-8. Floor mat

CAUTION

If the floor mat slips forward and
interferes with the movement of the
pedals during driving, it could cause
an accident. Observe the following
precautions to prevent the floor mat
from slipping forward.

.

Be sure to use a genuine
SUBARU floor mat or an equiva-
lent designed with grommets in
the correct locations.

.

Make sure that the driver’s floor

mat is placed in its proper loca-
tion and is correctly secured on
its retaining pins.

Ashtray (dealer option)

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.

Do not use more than one floor

mat.

Retaining pins are located on the driver’s
side floor.
The floor mat should be properly secured
using the built-in grommets, by placing the
grommets over the pins and pushing them
downward.

6-9. Assist grip

1)

Assist grip

The assist grip is to be held to support the
body of the passengers when they are in
the seat and the vehicle is moving.

WARNING

Do not hold the assist grip when
getting up from the seat. Holding
and pulling the assist grip in the
wrong way could break the grip and
possibly cause injury.

CAUTION

Do not attach heavy objects to the
assist grip. Doing so could break it
and damage the object.

Assist grip

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equipment

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6-10. Shopping bag hook

CAUTION

Do not hang items on the shopping
bag hook that weigh 6 lbs (3 kg) or
more.

A shopping bag hook is attached to each
side of the cargo area.

6-11. Convenience hook

CAUTION

.

Do not hang items on the conve-

nience hook that weigh 6 lbs (3
kg) or more. Depending on the
conditions of use (for example, in
low temperatures, etc.), the rear
gate may lower even with lighter
loads. However, this is not a
malfunction. Be careful not to hit
your head or other body parts.

.

When using the convenience

hook, do not try to close the rear
gate. Doing so may cause the
item on the hook to be jammed in
the rear gate and damaged. Re-
move the item from the hook
before closing the rear gate.

A convenience hook is attached to the rear
gate trim. When the rear gate is open, you
can hang a lantern, wet suit, etc. on the
hook.

Shopping bag hook

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6-12. Cargo area cover (if
equipped)

The cargo area cover is provided for
covering the cargo area and to protect its
contents from direct sunlight. This cover is
detachable to make room for additional
cargo.

&

Using the cover

To extend the cover, pull the end of the
cover out of the housing, then insert its
hooks into the catches as shown. To
rewind it, unhook it from the catches and
it will rewind automatically. You should
hold on to the cover and guide it back into
the cover housing while it is rewinding.

WARNING

Do not place anything on the ex-
tended cover. Putting excessive
weight on the extended cover can
break it and an object on the cover
could tumble forward in the event of
a sudden stop or collision. This
could cause serious injury.

CAUTION

Be careful not to scratch the rear
gate stays while extending and re-
winding the cover. Scratches on the
stays could cause leakage of gas
from the stays, which may result in
their inability to hold the rear gate
open.

&

To install the front part of the
cover

CAUTION

For models with a reclining rear
seatback, when reclining, move the
front part of the cover back so that it
is not damaged.

1. Align the right side of the front cover
with the triangle mark before fixing the
cover in place.
2. Align the left side of the front cover with
the triangle mark before fixing the cover in
place.
3. Push the front cover to the right side
and adjust the size of the bar as necessary.

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Cargo area cover

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