Subaru Forester: Accessory power outlets
Power outlet below the climate controls
Power outlet in the center console
Power outlet in the cargo area
Accessory power outlets are provided below the climate controls, in the center console and in the cargo area. Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is available at any of the outlets when the ignition switch is in either the “Acc” or “ON” position.
You can use an in-vehicle electrical appliance by connecting it to an outlet.
The maximum power rating of an appliance that can be connected is 120W. Do not use an appliance which exceeds the indicated wattage for each outlet.
When using appliances connected to two or more outlets simultaneously, the total power consumed by them must not exceed 120W.
- Do not attempt to use a cigarette lighter in the accessory power outlets.
- 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. Always put the cap on the accessory power outlet when it is not in use.
- Use only electrical appliances which are designed for 12V DC.
The maximum power rating of an appliance that can be connected is 120W. Do not use an appliance which exceeds the indicated wattage for each outlet.
When using appliances connected to two or more outlets simultaneously, the total power consumed by them must not exceed 120W. Overloading the accessory power outlet can cause a short circuit. Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical appliance.
- If the plug on your electric appliance 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 your shifting gears and operating the accelerator and brake pedals. If they do, do not use the electrical appliance while driving.
Use with a 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.
To avoid being burned, never grasp the lighter by the end with the heating element. Doing so could result in injury and could also damage the heating element.
- Do not hold the lighter pushed in, because it will overheat.
- Do not use a non-genuine cigarette lighter plug in the socket.
Doing so may cause a shortcircuit 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 cigarette lighter plug to “pop out” after its lighter element is heated.
Therefore, do not place a cigarette 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.
Ashtray (if equipped)
- 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 on the cigarette tip 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.
The portable ashtray can be installed in each cup holder. For the locations of the cup holders, refer to “Cup holders”.
When using the ashtray, open the lid of the ashtray. When removing the ashtray from a cup holder, pull the ashtray upwards.
Fully close the lid after using the ashtray to help reduce residual smoke.
NOTE
Particles of ash and tobacco will accumulate
around the hinges of the ashtray’s
inner lid. Clean them off using a
toothbrush or another narrow-ended
implement.
Floor mat
Floor mat
Retaining pins are located on the driver’s side floor.
The floor mat is secured using the built-in grommets, by placing the grommets over the pins and pushing them downward.
Make sure the driver’s floor mat is placed back in its proper location and correctly secured on its retaining pins. Also, do not use more than one floor mat. If the floor mat slips forward and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driving, it could cause an accident.
Shopping bag hook
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.
Coat hook
Coat hook
A coat hook is attached to each side of the cargo area.
- Never hang anything on the coat hook that might obstruct the driver’s view or that could cause injury in sudden stops or in a collision.
- Do not hang items on the coat hook that weigh 6 lbs (3 kg) or more.
Cup holders
See also:
Vehicle load limit
Tire and Loading Information Label
Type A
Type B
Type C
The tire label located on the driver's
side of the center pillar outer panel
gives the original tire size, cold tire
pressures recommended for your vehicle,
the number of pe ...
Adding fuel
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door, on the
driver’s side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or
damaged, be sure the replacement cap has been designed
for use with this vehicle.
Fuel Filler Ca ...
