Subaru Forester: Storage compartment / Cup holders
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.
- Take care to avoid spills. Beverages,
if hot, might scald you
and/or your passengers. Spilled
beverages may also damage upholstery
or carpets.
- When a cup in the rear passenger’s
cup holder contains a beverage,
do not fold down the rear
seatback. Otherwise, the beverage
could spill and, if the beverage
is hot, it could scald you
and/or your passengers.

Front passenger’s cup holder
A dual cup holder is built into the center
console.

Rear seat’s cup holder (if equipped)
A dual cup holder is built into the armrest.
CAUTION
Do not pick up a bottle from the
bottle holder or put a bottle in the
holder while you are driving, as
this may distract you and lead to
an accident...
Other information:
Some clips and fender linings must be
removed before replacing the air cleaner
elements or specific bulbs.
Removing and reinstalling clips
Removing clips
There are several types of clips used for
your vehicle.
Type A clips
Turn the clips counterclockwise using
a flat-head screwdriver until the center
portion of the clip is raised...
Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.
Press the button.
Select “Settings”.
Select “Vehicle”.
Select “Time/Date” and then select “Manual”.
Press the “+” button or the “−” button
beside the clock.
Setting 12-hour or 24-hour display
The clock can be set to 12-hour or 24-hour
display...