Subaru Forester: Interior equipment / Cargo tie-down hooks

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.
CAUTION
The cargo tie-down hooks are designed
only for securing light cargo.
Never try to secure cargo that exceeds
the capacity of the hooks. The
maximum load capacity is 22 lbs (10
kg) per hook.
NOTE
The shape of the storage compartment
may be different depending on the
model.
The storage compartment is located under
the floor of the cargo area and can be used
to store small items...
Other information:
The illumination brightness of the instrument
panel illuminates under the following
conditions.
The light switch is in the
or position when the ambient
light is dark.
The light control switch is in the “AUTO”position and the headlights
illuminate
automatically...
CAUTION
Direct splicing or other improper
connection of trailer lights may
damage your vehicle’s electrical
system and cause a malfunction of
your vehicle’s lighting system.
Connection of trailer lights to your vehicle’s
electrical system requires modifications to
the vehicle’s lighting circuit to increase its
capacity and accommodate wiring
changes...