Subaru Forester: Center console - Storage compartment - Interior equipment - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: 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

1. Tip the console top forward from its vertical position.

2. Push the armrest part of the console

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,

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

Raise the console top to the vertical position.

1) Pocket console

1) Pocket console

The pocket console can be used to store small items.

Be careful not to trap your hands

Be careful not to trap your hands between the console top and console box when raising and tipping the console top.

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