Get Interior equipment Guide for Subaru Forester SUV 2024

Interior equipment

6-9. Assist grip........................................................290

6-10. Coat hook.......................................................290

6-11. Shopping bag hook.......................................291

6-12. Convenience hook.........................................291

6-13. Cargo area cover (if equipped) ....................292

Using the cover.................................................. 292

To install the front part of the cover ................... 293

To remove the front cover .................................. 293

To remove the cover housing ............................. 293

Stowage of the cargo area cover ........................ 293

To install the cover housing ............................... 294

6-14. Cargo tie-down hooks...................................295

6-15. Cargo upper hooks .......................................295

6-16. Under-floor storage compartment................296

6-17. Front View Monitor (if equipped) .................296

How to access the Front View Monitor................ 297

How to cancel the Front View Monitor ................ 297

6-1. Interior lights................................................... 278

Map lights ..........................................................278

Dome light..........................................................278

Cargo area light..................................................279

Rear gate light (if equipped)................................279

OFF delay timer..................................................280

6-2. Sun visors ....................................................... 280

Sun visor extension plate ...................................280

Vanity mirror.......................................................281

Vanity mirror with light (if equipped) ...................281

6-3. Overhead console........................................... 282

6-4. Storage compartment..................................... 282

Glove box...........................................................282

Center console ...................................................283

Cup holders........................................................283

Bottle holders.....................................................283

6-5. Accessory power outlets ............................... 284

Use with the cigarette lighter (dealer option) .......286

6-6. USB power supply.......................................... 286

How to use the USB power supply......................287

6-7. Ashtray (dealer option) .................................. 288

6-8. Floor mat ......................................................... 289

6

How to adjust the display contrast and

brightness ....................................................... 298

Range of image on screen.................................. 298

Guiding line ....................................................... 299

Handling of camera............................................ 299

6-18. Rear View Camera.........................................300

Interior lights

278

! Automatic illumination

& Dome light

6-1. Interior lights

When the door interlock switch is in the

“DOOR” position, the map lights illuminate

automatically in the following cases.

CAUTION

.

Any of the doors other than the rear

gate is opened.

The doors are unlocked using the

keyless access function (if equipped).

Refer to “Locking and unlocking by

holding the access key fob” �P117.

The doors are unlocked using the

remote keyless entry system. Refer to

“Remote keyless entry system”

�P130.

The ignition switch is turned from the

“ACC” position to the “LOCK”/“OFF”

position.

When leaving your vehicle, make

sure the lights are turned off to

avoid battery discharge.

.

& Map lights

.

1

2

3

OFF

DOOR

ON

The dome light switch has the following

three positions.

ON: The light remains on continuously.

OFF: The light remains off.

DOOR: The dome light illuminates auto-

matically in the following cases.

1

Door interlock switch

.

Any of the doors or the rear gate is

opened.

To turn on the map light, push the lens.

To turn it off, push the lens again.

.

The doors or the rear gate are unlocked

using the keyless access function (if

equipped). Refer to “Locking and un-

locking by holding the access key fob”

�P117.

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.

The doors or the rear gate are unlocked

using the remote keyless entry system.

Refer to “Remote keyless entry system”

�P130.

The ignition switch is turned from the

“ACC” position to the “LOCK”/“OFF”

position.

& Rear gate light (if equipped)

& Cargo area light

Cargo area light (models with rear gate

light)

Rear gate light

1

2

3

OFF

DOOR

ON

1

2

OFF

DOOR

OFF: The light remains off.

DOOR: The rear gate light will illuminate

automatically in the following case.

ON: The light remains on continuously.

OFF: The light remains off.

DOOR: The cargo area light will illuminate

.

The rear gate is opened.

automatically in the following case.

Cargo area light (models without rear gate

light)

.

The rear gate is opened.

1

2

3

ON

OFF

DOOR

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Sun visors

280

& OFF delay timer

The following lights have an automatic

illumination function.

& Sun visor extension plate

6-2. Sun visors

.

Dome light

Map light

Cargo area light

Rear gate light (if equipped)

When the interior light switch is set to the

“DOOR” position, the light will automati-

cally turn on and turn off depending on the

locking and unlocking of the doors, the

opening and closing of the doors including

the rear gate, as well as the position of the

ignition switch.

With the sun visor positioned over the side

window, you can use the sun visor exten-

sion plate to prevent glare through the gap

between the sun visor and center pillar. To

use the extension plate, pull it toward the

rear of the vehicle. When you have

finished using it, stow it by pushing it

toward the front of the vehicle.

To block out glare, swing down the visors.

To use the sun visor at a side window,

swing it down and move it sideways.

NOTE

The setting for the period of time in

which the lights remain on (OFF delay

timer) can be changed by a SUBARU

dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer

for details. The setting can also be

changed by operating the combination

meter display (color LCD). For details,

refer to “Vehicle Setting” �P199.

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& Vanity mirror

CAUTION

& Vanity mirror with light (if

equipped)

CAUTION

Keep the vanity mirror cover closed

while the car is being driven to avoid

being temporarily blinded by the

glare of bright light.

Keep the vanity mirror cover closed

while the car is being driven to avoid

being distracted by the light.

CAUTION

Do not pull out the extension plate

with the sun visor positioned over

the windshield. The extension plate

would obstruct your view of the

rearview mirror.

To use the vanity mirror, swing down the

sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover.

To use the vanity mirror, swing down the

sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover.

The light beside the vanity mirror illumi-

nates when the mirror cover is opened.

NOTE

Use of the vanity mirror light for a long

period of time while the engine is not

running can cause battery discharge.

Overhead console

282

& Glove box

6-3. Overhead console

6-4. Storage compartment

CAUTION

.

Always keep the storage com-

partment closed while driving to

reduce the risk of injury in the

event of a sudden stop or an

accident.

Do not store spray cans, contain-

ers with flammable or corrosive

liquids or any other dangerous

items in the storage compart-

ment.

1

2

Rotate the key clockwise to lock.

Rotate the key counterclockwise to un-

lock.

To open the console, push on the lid lightly

and it will automatically open.

To open the glove box, pull the handle.

To close it, push the lid firmly upward.

CAUTION

.

Before driving, ensure that the

overhead console is closed.

NOTE

.

The emergency key is directional. If

the key cannot be inserted, change

the direction that the grooved side is

facing and insert it again.

When your vehicle is parked in

the sun or on a warm day, the

inside of the overhead console

heats up. Avoid storing plastic or

other heat-vulnerable or flam-

mable articles such as a lighter

in the overhead console.

.

For models with the “keyless access

with push-button start system”, use

the emergency key to lock or unlock

the glove box.

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.

Take care to avoid spills. Bev-

erages, if hot, might scald you

and/or your passengers. Spilled

beverages may also damage up-

holstery or carpets.

& Center console

The center console box provides a storage

space.

When a cup in the rear passen-

ger’s cup holder contains a bev-

erage, do not fold down the rear

seatback. Otherwise, the bever-

age could spill and, if the bev-

erage is hot, it could scald you

and/or your passengers.

Rear seat’s cup holder (if equipped)

A dual cup holder is built into the armrest.

& Bottle holders

The top of the console can be used as an

armrest.

CAUTION

& Cup holders

.

Do not pick up a bottle from the

bottle holder or put a bottle in the

holder while you are driving, as

this may distract you and lead to

an accident.

CAUTION

.

Do not pick up a cup from the cup

holder or put a cup in the holder

while you are driving, as this may

distract you and lead to an acci-

dent.

When placing a beverage in a

bottle holder, make sure it is

capped. Otherwise, the beverage

could spill when opening/closing

the door or while driving and, if

the beverage is hot, it could scald

you and/or your passengers.

Front passenger’s cup holder

A dual cup holder is built into the center

console.

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Accessory power outlets

284

driving.

6-5. Accessory power outlets

Electrical power (12 V DC) is available at

any of the accessory power outlets when

the ignition switch is in either the “ACC” or

“ON” position. Accessory power outlets

are located in the following places.

CAUTION

.

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. Al-

ways put the cap on the acces-

sory power outlet when it is not in

use.

.

If the plug on your electric appli-

ance 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.

The bottle holder equipped on each door

trim can be used to hold beverage bottles

and other items.

Power outlet below the climate control

panel

.

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

discharge.

Before driving your vehicle, make

sure that the plug and the cord on

your electrical appliance will not

interfere with shifting gears and

operating the accelerator and

brake pedals. If they do, do not

use the electrical appliance while

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CAUTION

.

Do not attempt to use a cigarette

lighter in the accessory power

outlets.

Use only electrical appliances

which are designed for 12 V DC.

The maximum power rating of an

appliance that can be connected

is 120 W. Do not use an appliance

which exceeds the indicated wat-

tage for each outlet.

Power outlet in the center console

.

When using appliances con-

nected to two outlets simulta-

neously, the total power con-

sumed by them must not exceed

120 W. Overloading the acces-

sory power outlet can cause a

short circuit. Do not use double

adapters or more than one elec-

trical appliance.

NOTE

When the lid of the center console is

closed, an opening remains between

the center console and the lid to allow

the power outlet in the center console

to be used. Pass the cord of the

electrical appliance through this open-

ing.

Power outlet in the cargo area

You can use an in-vehicle electrical appli-

ance by connecting it to an outlet.

The maximum power rating of an appli-

ance that can be connected is 120 W.

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USB power supply

286

cigarette lighter plug in the sock-

et. Doing so may cause a short-

circuit and overheating, resulting

in a fire.

& Use with the cigarette lighter

6-6. USB power supply

(dealer option)

To use the accessory power outlet as a

cigarette lighter socket, purchase the

cigarette lighter plug, which is an optional

accessory. A cigarette lighter plug is

available from your SUBARU dealer.

The cigarette lighter operates only when

the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC”

position.

To use the cigarette lighter, push in the

knob and wait a few moments. It will

automatically spring up when ready for

use.

CAUTION

.

If the socket is ever used for a

plug-in accessory such as a cell

phone, that may damage the

portion of the socket’s internal

mechanism that causes a cigar-

ette lighter plug to “pop out” after

its lighter element is heated.

Therefore, do not place a cigar-

ette lighter plug in a socket that

has been used, even once, to

power a plug-in accessory. Doing

so may cause the plug to stick

and overheat, creating a potential

fire hazard.

.

The specification of a USB term-

inal that can be used is the A-

type. If a different specification of

terminal is connected, power

supply or charging may not be

possible, or the device may mal-

function.

.

There is a risk that a connected

device may malfunction or data

may be damaged. The connec-

tion of a device shall be per-

formed at your responsibility.

WARNING

To avoid an electric shock or a

malfunction, observe the follow-

ing precautions.

To avoid being burned, never grasp

the lighter by the end with the

heating element. Doing so could

result in injury and could also da-

mage the heating element.

–

Do not connect a USB hub.

Do not insert any metal or

other foreign objects into the

USB terminal.

CAUTION

–

Do not spill water or other

liquid on the USB terminal.

.

Do not hold the lighter pushed in,

because it will overheat.

.

Be careful not to pull the con-

nected cable. Doing so could

break the USB terminal and the

connected device.

The electrical power socket is

originally designed to use a gen-

uine SUBARU cigarette lighter

plug. Do not use a non-genuine

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cable is used. In this case, be sure to

connect the device using the special

cable.

When a device that communicates

with a PC is connected, power

supply or charging may not be

possible.

When connect a device for charging,

disconnect the device promptly after

charging is completed.

.

If a device is connected for a long

time when the engine is not

running, the battery may be dis-

charged. Even when the engine is

running, we recommend that you

do not connect a device for an

unnecessarily long time.

& How to use the USB power

supply

.

Do not connect a malfunctioning

device. Doing so may cause

smoke and fire.

NOTE

.

The rated voltage of each USB

terminal is DC 5 V. For details about

a maximum rated power, refer to

“How to use the USB power supply”

�P287. Before connecting a device,

be sure to read the instruction

manual of the device and check

whether or not this specification of

the output is supported by the

device. If a device that requires

power exceeding the maximum rat-

ing is connected, power supply or

charging may not be possible. Even

if charging could be completed, the

time required for charging may be

longer than when the genuine char-

ger for that device is used.

Front seat USB power supply (An audio

device can be connected and used)

.

Depending on the device, charging

may be possible only when a special

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Ashtray (dealer option)

288

NOTE

6-7. Ashtray (dealer option)

The maximum rated power charges

depending on the number of terminals.

CAUTION

Number of USB

terminal

Maximum rated

power

.

Do not use ashtrays as waste

receptacles or leave a lighted

cigarette in an ashtray. This could

cause a fire.

DC 5 V/1 A

Always extinguish matches and

cigarettes before putting them

into the ashtray, and then close

the ashtray securely. If you keep

the ashtray open, the fire of the

cigarette may spread to another

cigarette butt and start a fire.

DC 5 V/2.1 A*

Console USB power supply (power supply

function only) (if equipped)

*: The available electricity of the two

USB terminals is a maximum of 4.2 A.

Use the USB terminal to use or charge an

electronic device.

When using the terminal, open the USB

power supply cover. After use, close the

USB power supply cover.

.

Do not put flammable material in

the ashtray.

Do not leave a lot of cigarette

butts in the ashtray.

When the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or

“ON” position, the power can be supplied

to the electronic device. Up to DC 5 V can

be supplied from each terminal.

NOTE

Particles of ash and tobacco will accu-

mulate around the hinges of the ash-

tray’s inner lid. Clean them off using a

toothbrush or a similar narrow-ended

implement.

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.

Do not use more than one floor

mat.

6-8. Floor mat

The portable ashtray can be installed in

each cup holder or bottle holder. For the

locations of the cup holders, refer to “Cup

holders” �P283. For the locations of the

bottle holders, refer to “Bottle holders”

�P283.

CAUTION

Retaining pins are located on the driver’s

side floor.

The floor mat should be properly secured

using the built-in grommets, by placing the

grommets over the pins and pushing them

downward.

If the floor mat slips forward and

interferes with the movement of the

pedals during driving, it could cause

an accident. Observe the following

precautions to prevent the floor mat

from slipping forward.

When using the ashtray, open the lid of the

ashtray. Fully close the lid after using the

ashtray to help reduce residual smoke.

.

Be sure to use a genuine

SUBARU floor mat or an equiva-

lent designed with grommets in

the correct locations.

.

Make sure that the driver’s floor

mat is placed in its proper loca-

tion and is correctly secured on

its retaining pins.

Assist grip

290

6-9. Assist grip

6-10. Coat hook

CAUTION

Do not attach heavy objects to the

assist grip. Doing so could break it

and damage the object.

1

Assist grip

WARNING

Obey the following instructions.

The assist grip is to be held to support the

body of the passengers when they are in

the seat and the vehicle is moving.

.

Do not hang coat hangers or

other hard or pointed objects on

the coat hooks. Hang clothing

directly on the coat hooks with-

out using hangers.

WARNING

Do not hold the assist grip when

getting up from the seat. Holding

and pulling the assist grip in the

wrong way could break the grip and

possibly cause injury.

.

Before hanging clothing on the

coat hooks, make sure there are

no pointed objects in the pock-

ets.

If these instructions are ignored, the

following may occur in sudden

stops or in a collision.

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6-12. Convenience hook

.

Serious injuries by the items

thrown through the cabin

6-11. Shopping bag hook

Incorrect SRS curtain airbag de-

ployment

CAUTION

.

Do not hang items on the conve-

nience hook that weigh 6 lbs (3

kg) or more. Depending on the

conditions of use (for example, in

low temperatures, etc.), the rear

gate may lower even with lighter

loads. However, this is not a

malfunction. Be careful not to hit

your head or other body parts.

Do not hang items on the shopping

bag hook that weigh 6 lbs (3 kg) or

more.

CAUTION

Never hang anything on the coat

hook that might obstruct the driver’s

view or that could cause injury in

sudden stops or in a collision. And

do not hang items on the coat hook

that weigh 11 lbs (5 kg) or more.

.

When using the convenience

hook, do not try to close the rear

gate. Doing so may cause the

item on the hook to be jammed in

the rear gate and damaged. Re-

move the item from the hook

before closing the rear gate.

A shopping bag hook is attached to each

side of the cargo area.

The coat hook is attached to each rear

passenger’s assist grip.

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Cargo area cover

292

6-13. Cargo area cover (if

equipped)

WARNING

Do not place anything on the ex-

tended cover. Putting excessive

weight on the extended cover can

break it and an object on the cover

could tumble forward in the event of

a sudden stop or collision. This

could cause serious injury.

The cargo area cover is provided for

covering the cargo area and to protect its

contents from direct sunlight. This cover is

detachable to make room for additional

cargo.

& Using the cover

CAUTION

Be careful not to scratch the rear

gate stays while extending and re-

winding the cover. Scratches on the

stays could cause leakage of gas

from the stays, which may result in

their inability to hold the rear gate

open.

A convenience hook is attached to the rear

gate trim. When the rear gate is open, you

can hang a lantern, wet suit, etc. on the

hook.

To extend the cover, pull the end of the

cover out of the housing, then insert its

hooks into the catches as shown. To

rewind it, unhook it from the catches and

it will rewind automatically. You should

hold on to the cover and guide it back into

the cover housing while it is rewinding.

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& To install the front part of the & To remove the front cover

& Stowage of the cargo area

cover

1. Push the front cover to the right side

The cargo area cover can be stowed in

under the cargo floor.

and shorten the bar.

2. Remove the front cover.

CAUTION

For models with a reclining rear

& To remove the cover housing

1. Rewind the cover.

seatback, when reclining, move the

front part of the cover back so that it

is not damaged.

1. Pull the strap to open the center part of

the cargo floor lid, and then remove the

lid.

2. Remove the left and right parts of the

cargo floor lid.

2. Push the cover housing to the right

side and shorten it.

1. Align the right side of the front cover

with the triangle mark before fixing the

cover in place.

3. Take it off the retainer.

2. Align the left side of the front cover with

the triangle mark before fixing the

cover in place.

3. Push the front cover to the right side

and adjust the size of the bar as

necessary.

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Cargo area cover

294

& To install the cover housing

3. Stow the cover housing in the cargo

area end.

2. Push the cover housing to the right

side and shorten the bar.

3. Insert the other protrusion into the

recess of the other retainer.

1. Insert the protrusion located on the

right end of the sleeve into the recess

of the retainer.

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6-14. Cargo tie-down hooks

6-15. Cargo upper hooks

CAUTION

When using a hook, observe the

following precautions.

.

Do not drive with an object hang-

ing on a hook. There is a risk that

you will not be able to see behind

you, or that an object may be

propelled when braking or start-

ing suddenly, which could lead to

an accident or injury.

.

Do not hang heavy or large ob-

jects on the hook.

Maximum load capacity: 6 lbs (3

kg)

The cargo area is equipped with several

tie-down hooks so that cargo can be

secured with a cargo net or ropes.

When using the tie-down hooks, turn them

down out of the storing recesses.

There are two hooks on the lining in the

cargo area. Use them to hang or secure

lightweight objects when the vehicle is

stopped.

.

Do not use the hooks to secure

the child restraint system.

On hot, sunny days, do not leave

objects hanging from the hooks

for a long time. If the inside of the

car becomes hot, the hook may

be deformed, and the hanging

objects may fall.

WARNING

CAUTION

Do not hang anything on the hooks

that produces a flame. Flammable

gas may fill the inside of the vehicle

or cause a fire.

The cargo tie-down hooks are de-

signed only for securing light cargo.

Never try to secure cargo that ex-

ceeds the capacity of the hooks. The

maximum load capacity is 22 lbs (10

kg) per hook.

Under-floor storage compartment

296

6-16. Under-floor storage

compartment

6-17. Front View Monitor (if

equipped)

CAUTION

.

Always keep the lid of the storage

compartment closed while driv-

ing to reduce the risk of injury in

the event of sudden stop or an

accident.

NOTE

The shape of the storage compartment

may be different depending on the

model.

Do not store spray cans, contain-

ers with flammable or corrosive

liquids or any other dangerous

items in the storage compart-

ment.

The image from the camera mounted

inside the front grille is displayed in the

multi-function display (color LCD). This

eliminates blind spots and allows the driver

to check the forward direction of both

sides.

The storage compartment is located under

the floor of the cargo area and can be used

to store small items. Pull the strap to open

the center part of the cargo floor lid, and

then remove the lid.

WARNING

.

Never rely on only the Front View

Monitor when driving the vehicle.

The image on the monitor screen

may be different from the actual

situation. If you drive the vehicle

by viewing only the monitor im-

age, a collision or an unexpected

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accident may occur. When driv-

ing the vehicle, always check the

traffic around the vehicle directly

with your eyes and the mirrors.

& How to access the Front View ! Automatic cancellation

Monitor

If any of the following conditions are met,

the Front View Monitor is canceled auto-

matically.

.

Always operate the vehicle as

you would without the Front View

Monitor.

After accessing the Front View Monitor

by pressing the front view monitor

switch:

Do not use the Front View Monitor

in the following situations.

.

Approximately 3 minutes have passed

since the last operation.

The vehicle speed becomes 13 mph

(20 km/h) or more.*

The select lever is shifted to the “P”

position.

The parking brake is applied.

–

You are driving on a dirt road

or a road covered in snow.

–

The camera malfunctions (e.g.

the lens or bracket is broken).

.

If the outside temperature is low,

the monitor screen may become

dark or the image may become

dim. In particular, the image of a

moving object may be distorted

or disappear from the screen.

You must always check the traffic

around the vehicle directly with

your eyes when driving it.

*: The Front View Monitor can be activated

when pressing the front view monitor switch,

regardless of the vehicle speed.

1

Front view monitor switch

To change over to the camera screen,

perform either of the following operations

when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or

“ON” position.

*: When the Front View Monitor is activated at

speeds of more than 13 mph (20 km/h), to

cancel the Front View Monitor, the vehicle

speed needs to be decreased to less than 13

mph (20 km/h) and then increased to more

than 13 mph (20 km/h).

.

Press the front view monitor switch.

Shift the select lever from “R” to “D”.

& How to cancel the Front View

After accessing the Front View Monitor

using the select lever:

Monitor

! Manual cancellation

.

Shift the select lever into the “P”

position.

.

Press the front view monitor switch.

Press the INFO button.

.

The vehicle speed becomes 5 mph (8

km/h) or more.

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Front View Monitor

298

.

Approximately 9 seconds have passed

since the last operation.

The parking brake is applied.

& Range of image on screen

WARNING

Because the range of the image

captured by the camera is limited,

always check the traffic around the

vehicle directly with your eyes when

driving the vehicle.

& How to adjust the display

contrast and brightness

The contrast and brightness of the front

view monitor display can be adjusted. For

details, refer to “Camera settings” �P225.

NOTE

.

The range of the displayed image

may differ depending on the vehicle

status or the road surface status.

Because the Front View Monitor

system uses a specially designed

lens, the sense of distance in the

displayed image is different from the

actual distance.

.

The camera image may be difficult to

view in the following situations. This

is not a malfunction.

– Dark place (at night)

– High or low temperature around

the lens

– Water contacts lens or in high

humidity (rainy weather)

– There are foreign materials (such

as mud) around the camera.

– Sunlight or headlight beam di-

rectly shines towards the camera

lens.

A

Traffic intersection with a poor visibility

view

Parking facing a wall

Range of displayed image

Obstacles (e.g., buildings, fences or

other vehicles)

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Under an artificial light such as a

fluorescent lamp, sodium-vapor

lamp or mercury lamp, the lighted

portion may look like it is flickering

(flicker phenomenon).

While the display has cooled down,

the image may leave traces or be-

come darker than usual, causing a

difficulty in viewing the screen. Al-

ways check the traffic around the

vehicle directly with your eyes while

driving the vehicle.

The following incidents should not

be deemed a malfunction.

– The camera lens may become

foggy when the humidity is high

on a rainy day.

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The camera unit is a waterproof

structure. Do not attempt to re-

move, disassemble or modify the

unit.

& Guiding line

Do not rub strongly or polish the

camera lens with a hard brush or

abrasive compounds. The lens

may be scratched resulting in an

adverse effect to the camera

image.

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The camera lens is made of glass

or plastic. Do not allow any

organic solvent, body wax, oil

film remover or glass coating

agent to become attached on the

lens surface. If any becomes

attached, remove it immediately.

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Guiding line

Warning message

The guiding line that indicates the width

and the front end of your vehicle is

displayed on the display.

– The light from a vehicle or build-

ing located ahead may be re-

flected towards the camera im-

age while driving at night.

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Do not expose the camera lens to

any sudden temperature change,

for example, spraying hot water

on it in cold weather.

& Handling of camera

– In a dark place or while driving at

night, the camera image may be

adjusted to make noises less

visible. Therefore, the image

may look like a monochromatic

image or the image colors may

differ from the actual colors. The

camera image may be deterio-

rated in regard to sharpness at

the center and four corners of the

screen. This is not a malfunction.

Do not apply the water jet of a

high pressure washer to the cam-

era or the surrounding area when

cleaning the vehicle. The impact

by the strong water pressure may

cause the camera to come off.

Also, water may enter inside the

camera and cause a malfunction.

CAUTION

Observe the following instructions.

Otherwise, the system may malfunc-

tion.

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Do not apply any strong impact to

the camera such as banging it or

hitting it with an object. The

mounting angle may change.

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If the camera is exposed to any

impact, it may lead to malfunction

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Rear View Camera

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of the camera. Have the camera

inspected by your SUBARU deal-

er as soon as possible.

6-18. Rear View Camera

Refer to the separate navigation/audio

Owner’s Manual.

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Do not use a steam cleaner under

any circumstances. Some types

of steam cleaners inject hot

steam.

The camera surface may be da-

maged by a flying stone.

NOTE

If the camera lens is contaminated, no

sharp image is available. When the

camera is contaminated with water

drops, snow or mud, wash it with water

and wipe away any moisture with a soft

cloth. If it heavily gets dirty, wash it with

a neutral detergent.

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