Subaru Forester: Cargo area cover (dealer option)

Subaru Forester / Subaru Forester 3rd Gen Owner's Manual / Interior equipment / Cargo area cover (dealer option)

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

Using the cover
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.

Install the front cover behind the rear

Install the front cover behind the rear seatback.

Do not place anything on the extended

Do not place anything on the extended 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.

- Be careful not to scratch the rear

- Be careful not to scratch the rear gate stays while extending and rewinding 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.

- If the vehicle is equipped with a reclining rear seatback feature, when reclining the rear seatback, move the front cover backward so that the cover is not damaged.

To remove the cover

1. Rewind the cover.

2. Push the switch that is next to the right

2. Push the switch that is next to the right end of the cover housing.

3. Take it off the retainer.

To install the cover housing

1. Remove the cover of the retainers by

1. Remove the cover of the retainers by prying on the edge with a flat-head screwdriver.

2. Insert the projections located on the

2. Insert the projections located on the both ends of the sleeve into the recesses of the retainers.

Cargo tie-down hooks

Cargo tie-down hooks
Cargo tie-down hooks

The cargo area is equipped with four tiedown hooks so that cargo can be secured with a cargo net or ropes.

When using the tie-down hooks, turn them down out of the storing recesses. When not in use, put the hooks up into the storing recesses.

The cargo tie-down hooks are designed

The cargo tie-down hooks are designed only for securing light cargo.

Never try to secure cargo that exceeds the capacity of the hooks.

The maximum load capacity is 44 lbs (20 kg) per hook.

Under-floor storage compartment (if equipped)

Under-floor storage compartment (if equipped)
Under-floor storage compartment (if equipped)

The storage compartment is located under the floor of the cargo area, and it can be used to store small items. To open the lid, pull the tab up.

- Always keep the lids closed while

- Always keep the lids closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or an accident.

- Do not store spray cans, containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compartment.

Accessory power outlets
Rear view camera (if equipped)

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