2003 SUBARU FORESTER Owners Manual

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Precautions to observe when han-
dling a compact disc (CD)
Use only compact discs (CDs) that have the mark
shown above. CD-RWs cannot be used. Also, some
CD-Rs cannot be played.
In cold and/or rainy weather, dew can form inside
the CD player, preventing normal operation. If this
happens, eject the CD and wait for the player to dry
out. Skipping may occur when the CD player is subject-
ed to severe vibration (for example, when the vehicle
is driven on a rough surface).
To remove a disc from the case, press the center of
the case and hold both edges of the disc. If the disc
surface is touched directly, contamination could cause
poor tone quality. Do not touch the disc surface. Use a clean disc whenever possible. If there are de-
posits, wipe the disc surface from the center outward
with a dry, soft cloth. Be sure not to use a hard cloth,
thinner, benzene, alcohol, etc. Do not use any disc that is scratched, deformed, or
cracked. Also, do not use any disc that has a non-stan-
dard shape (for example, a heart shape). Malfunctions
or problems might result. A disc is vulnerable to heat. Never keep it either in
places exposed to direct sunlight, near heaters or in
vehicles parked in the sun or hot days.
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Interior equipment
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 equipment
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
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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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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.
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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.
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