Subaru 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 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.
Glove box
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Rear door child-protector locks
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the childprotector
lock is set.
1 Unlock
2 Lock
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on eac ...
Problems with the SmartKey
Problem
You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle using the SmartKey.
Possible causes/consequences and Solutions
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
Try again to lock/unlock th ...
Setting a speed
Once ACC has been put in standby mode, use
the or
buttons to store (set) the vehicle's
current speed. This puts the system in active
mode. The set speed, for example 55 mph, is
shown in th ...