Subaru Forester: Interior lights / Cargo area light

Cargo area light (models without rear gate light)
- ON
- OFF
- DOOR

Cargo area light (models with rear gate light)
- OFF
- DOOR
- ON
ON: The light remains on continuously.
OFF: The light remains off.
DOOR: The cargo area light will illuminate
automatically in the following case.
Rear gate light
OFF
DOOR
OFF: The light remains off.
DOOR: The rear gate light will illuminate
automatically in the following case.
The rear gate is opened...
Other information:
If the select lever cannot be operated, turn
the ignition switch back to the “ON”
position then move the select lever to the
“P” position with the select lever button
pressed and the brake pedal depressed.
If the select lever does not move after
performing the above procedure, check
and confirm the following and release the
shift lock accordingly...
WARNING
There are some general precautions
when starting the engine.
Carefully read the precautions
described in “Starting engine”.
If the indicator on the push-button
ignition switch flashes in
green after the engine has
started, never drive the vehicle...