2003 SUBARU FORESTER light

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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
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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.
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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.
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Accessory power outlets are provided in the center
console and in the cargo area.
Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is on tap at
thesocketwhentheigniti
on switch is either in the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
You can use an in-car use electrical appliance by con-
necting it to the socket.
When both outlets are used at the same time, the total
power consumption of the electric appliances must be
120W or less.
Do not attempt to use a cigarette lighter in the accessory power outlet.
Do not place any foreign objects, especially
metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil, into
the accessory power outlet. That could cause a
short circuit. Always put the cap on the acces-
sory power outlet when it is not in use. Use only electrical appliances which are de-
signed for 12V DC and which consume less
than 120W. Overloading the accessory power
outlet can cause a short circuit. Do not use dou-
ble adapters or more than one electrical appli-
ance. If the plug on your electric appliance is either
too loose or too tight for the accessory power
outlet, this can result in a poor contact or cause
the plug to get stuck. Only use plugs that fit
properly. Use of an electric appliance in the accessory
power outlet for a long period of time while the
engine is not running can cause battery dis-
charge. Before driving your vehicle, make sure that
the plug and the cord on your electrical appli-
ance will not interfere with your shifting gears
and operating the accelerator and brake pedals.
If they do, do not use the electrical appliance
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lighter plug. Do not use non-genuine cigarette
lighter plugs in the so
cket. Doing so may cause
a short-circuit and overheating, resulting in a fire. If the socket is ever used for a plug-in acces-
sory such as a mobile phone, that may damage
the portion of the socket

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Do not hold the lighter pushed in, because it
will overheat.
Using as an accessory power outlet
Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is on tap at
the socket when the ignition switch is either in the
“ACC”or“ON”position.
If you use the socket as an accessory power outlet,
take the following precautions.
When the socket is not in use, always put the cap on
the socket to prevent any foreign object from entering
it.
Use only in-car use electrical appliances
which are designed for 12V DC and which con-
sume less than 120W. Overloading the socket
can cause a short circuit. Do not use double
adapters or more than one electrical appliance. If the plug on your electric appliance is either
too loose or too tight for the socket, this can re-
sult in a poor contact or cause the plug to get
stuck. Only use plugs that fit properly.
Use of an electric appliance in the socket for
alongperiodoftimewhiletheengineisnot
running can cause battery discharge. Before driving your vehicle, make sure that
the plug and the cord on your electrical appli-
ance will not interfere with your shifting gears
and operating the accelerator and brake pedals.
If they do, do not use the electrical appliance
while driving.
If the socket has been used for electrical appliances,
damage may have been done to the internal mecha-
nism that causes a cigarette lighter to “pop out” after
its element has been heated. For that reason, a ciga-
rette lighter, even if it is a genuine part, should not be
used in the socket. If you want to use the socket for a
cigarette lighter again, or to protect your purchaser be-
fore you sell your car, have your SUBARU dealer re-
place the socket with a new one.

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Ashtray
Front ashtray
To open the ashtray, push lightly on the lid below the
climate controls.
Fully close the lid after using it to help reduce residual smoke.
To remove the ashtray for cleaning, hold the right and
left sides of the ashtray and pull it out.
Rear ashtray (if equipped)
To open the ashtray, pull the upper edge of the lid.
Fully close the lid after using it to help reduce residual smoke.
To remove the ashtray for cleaning, open it and pull it
out while pushing the inner plate down.
Do not use ashtrays as waste receptacles or
leave a lighted cigarette in an ashtray. This
could cause a fire.
HS6037BA
HS6041BA