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:
Your vehicle is designed and intended to
be used primarily as a passenger-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional
loads on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain,
brakes, tires and suspension and has an
adverse effect on fuel economy.
If you do decide to tow a trailer, your safety
and satisfaction depend upon proper use
of correct equipment and cautious operation
of your vehicle...
When the driver’s door is opened and
closed after unlocking the door, the welcome
screen (opening animation) will
appear on the combination meter display
(color LCD) for approximately 20 seconds.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position, the combination
meter display (color LCD) gradually turns
off by showing Good-bye screen (ending
animation)...