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
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 glo ...
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
overhea ...
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Engine starting: automatic transmission
1. A valid Smart Key must be inside the
vehicle.
2. Make sure the gear selector is in P or N.
3. Firmly depress the brake pedal.
4. Press and release the start button. The
engine will crank autom ...
Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped
On some models, the driver’s and front passenger’s (if
equipped for passenger side) power window switches
have an “Auto Up” feature. Pull the window switch fully
upward to the second det ...
Side mirrors
Side mirrors
After hitching a trailer to your vehicle,
check that the standard side mirrors
provide a good rearward field of view
without significant blind spots. If significant
blind spo ...
