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EnglishInterior equipment -> Storage compartment for your Subaru Forester 2019-2024
Overhead console
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& Glove box
6-3. Overhead console
6-4. Storage compartment
CAUTION
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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.
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Rotate the key clockwise to lock.
Rotate the key counterclockwise to un-
lock.
To open the console, push on the lid lightly
and it will automatically open.
To open the glove box, pull the handle.
To close it, push the lid firmly upward.
CAUTION
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Before driving, ensure that the
overhead console is closed.
NOTE
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The emergency key is directional. If
the key cannot be inserted, change
the direction that the grooved side is
facing and insert it again.
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 heat-vulnerable or flam-
mable articles such as a lighter
in the overhead console.
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For models with the “keyless access
with push-button start system”, use
the emergency key to lock or unlock
the glove box.
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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.
& Center console
The center console box provides a storage
space.
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.
Rear seat’s cup holder (if equipped)
A dual cup holder is built into the armrest.
& Bottle holders
The top of the console can be used as an
armrest.
CAUTION
& Cup holders
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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.
CAUTION
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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.
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.
Front passenger’s cup holder
A dual cup holder is built into the center
console.
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Accessory power outlets
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driving.
6-5. Accessory power outlets
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.
CAUTION
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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.
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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.
The bottle holder equipped on each door
trim can be used to hold beverage bottles
and other items.
Power outlet below the climate control
panel
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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
