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:
After stopping the engine and any door
including the rear gate is opened, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the
steering lock function.
When the engine is restarted, the steering
lock will be automatically released.
When the steering lock cannot be
released
Operation indicator
Push-button ignition switch
When you cannot restart the engine due to
the steering lock, check the status of
operation indicator and perform the following
steps...
Select “Bypass Screen” from the 2nd
menu in the setting screen. Refer to
“Setting screen”.
Select “On” or “Off” to turn the display
of items on or off by using the control
switches.
Select “Set” to exit settings. Select “Go
Back” to return to the previous screen
without applying the setting changes...