SUBARU FORESTER 2003 SG / 2.G Owners Manual

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Interior lights ............................................... 6-2 Dome light ....................................................... 6-2
Cargo area light .............................................. 6-2
Map lights ..................................................... 6-3
Sun visors .................................................... 6-3 Vanity mirror .................................................... 6-4
Storage compartments ............................... 6-4 Glove box ......................................................... 6-5
Center console ................................................ 6-5
Overhead console ........................................... 6-6
Dashboard storage compartment ................. 6-6
Convenience net ............................................. 6-7
Coin tray .......................................................... 6-7
Cup holders ................................................. 6-8 Front passenger

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Interior lights
When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light goes
out to avoid battery discharge.
Dome light
The dome light switch has three positions: ON: The light stays on continuously.
DOOR (middle position): The dome light comes on
when any of the doors or the rear gate is opened. The
light remains on for several seconds and gradually
goes out after all doors and the rear gate are closed or
if the key is inserted in the ignition switch. The light also can be turned on by use of the keyless
entry transmitter. See the “Remote keyless entry sys-
tem (if equipped)” in chapter 2 for detailed information.
OFF:
The light stays off.
Cargo area light
The cargo area light switch has three positions: ON: The light stays on continuously.
OFF: The light stays off.
DOOR: The light comes on only when the rear gate is
opened.
ON
DOOR
OFF
HS6025BB
ON
OFF
DOOR
HS6026BB

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Map lights
To turn on the map light, push the switch. To turn it off,
push the switch again.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the light is turned
off to avoid battery discharge.Sun visors
To block out glare, swing down the visors. To use the
sun visor at a side window, swing it down and move it sideways.
HS6027BAHS6028BA

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Vanity mirror
To use the vanity mirror, swing down the sun visor and
open the vanity mirror cover.Storage compartments
Always keep the storage compartment
closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury
in the event of sudden stops or an accident. Do not store spray cans, containers with
flammable or corrosive liquids or any other
dangerous items in the storage compartment.
HS6029BA

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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 clock- wise.
Center console
To open the lid, pull up the lock release.
If the console lid is fully opened when a large cup is put
in the rear passenger’s cup holder, the lid may hit the
cup and beverage may be spilled.
1 2
HS6030BBHS6031BA

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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 a warm day,
the inside of the overhead console heats up.
Avoid storing plastic o r other heat-vulnerable
or flammable articles such as a lighter in the
overhead console.
Dashboard storage compartment
To open the dashboard compartment, push the button
on the lid and the lid will automatically open. Be sure
to close the compartment fully before driving.
HS6052BAHS6053BA

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Convenience net
A net for storing small articles is provided at the front
passenger’s foot-well.
Coin tray
To open the coin tray, pull the upper edge of the lid.
HS6054AAHS6055BA

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Cup holders
Front passenger

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pets.Accessory power outlets
HS6056BA