Subaru Forester: Interior equipment / Overhead console

To open the console, push on the lid lightly
and it will automatically open.
CAUTION
When your vehicle is parked in the
sun or on a warm day, the inside of
the overhead console heats up.
Avoid storing plastic or other heatvulnerable
or flammable articles
such as a lighter in the overhead
console.
CAUTION
Always keep the storage compartment
closed while driving to
reduce the risk of injury in the
event of a sudden stop or an
accident.
Do not store spray cans, containers
with flammable or corrosive
liquids or any other dangerous
items in the storage compartment...
Other information:
Release the parking brake and put the
transmission in the neutral position.
The ignition switch should be in the
“ON” position while the vehicle is being
towed.
Take up slack in the towline slowly to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
WARNING
Never turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK”/“OFF” position while
the vehicle is being towed because
the steering wheel and the
direction of the wheels will be
locked...
CAUTION
When removing or reinstalling the
access key fob cover, make sure that
the plastic part does not come off or
become misaligned.
Battery: Button battery CR2032 or equivalent
Release button
Emergency key
Take out the emergency key...