Subaru Forester: Storage compartment
- Always keep the storage compartment 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.
Glove box
Glove box
1) Lock
2) Unlock
To open the glove box, pull the handle. To close it, push the lid firmly upward.
To lock the glove box, insert the key and turn it clockwise. To unlock the glove box, insert the key and turn it counterclockwise.
Center console
The center console box provides a storage space. In addition, the top of the console can be used as an armrest.
To use as an armrest:
1. Tip the console top forward from its vertical position.
2. Push the armrest part of the console top forward to the desired position. Adjust the position of the armrest to suit your driving position. Make sure the armrest is securely retained.
To return the console top to the vertical position, raise the console top.
Do not step or sit on the armrest, and do not place heavy objects on it.
The armrest could break, and you could get hurt.
To use as storage space:
Raise the console top to the vertical position.
1) Pocket console
The pocket console can be used to store small items.
Be careful not to trap your hands between the console top and console box when raising and tipping the console top.
Overhead console
Overhead console
To open the console, push on the console lid lightly and the lid will automatically open.
When your vehicle is in the sun or on a warm day, the inside of the overhead console heats up. Avoid storing plastic or other heat-vulnerable or flammable articles such as a lighter in the overhead console.
Rear seat center table (if equipped)
To use the rear seat center table, pull the strap up.
The rear seat center table can be used as a storage space and as rear passenger’s cup holders.
- Do not step or sit on the rear seat center table, and do not place heavy objects on it. The rear seat center table could break, and you could get hurt.
- When pulling out or returning the rear seat center table, make sure not to pinch fingers or other body parts.
Coin tray
Coin tray
A coin tray is built in the center console.
See also:
Cruise control
(If installed)
The cruise control system provides automatic
speed control for your comfort when driving on
straight, open freeways, toll roads, or other
noncongested highways. This system is designed
to function above approximately 25 mph ...
Hazard warning flasher
The Hazard Warning Flasher switch is located on the
lower switch bank below the climate controls.
Press the switch to turn on the
Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional
turn signals will flash on and off to war ...