Subaru Forester: Storage compartment / Center console
The center console box provides a storage
space.

- Coin tray (if equipped)
- Accessory tray (if equipped)
The top of the console can be used as an
armrest.
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 accident...
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...
CAUTION
Keep metallic objects, magnetic
sources and signal transmitters
away from the area between the
access key fob and the push-button
ignition switch. They may interfere
with the communication between
the access key fob and the pushbutton
ignition switch...