Subaru Forester: Cargo area cover (if equipped) / To install the cover housing

- Insert the protrusion located on the
right end of the sleeve into the recess of
the retainer.

- Push the cover housing to the right
side and shorten the bar.
- Insert the other protrusion into the
recess of the other retainer.
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...
Other information:
To extend the cover, pull the end of the
cover out of the housing, then insert its
hooks into the catches as shown. To
rewind it, unhook it from the catches and
it will rewind automatically. You should
hold on to the cover and guide it back into
the cover housing while it is rewinding...
Always block the wheels under both
vehicle and trailer when parking. Apply
the parking brake firmly. You should not
park on a hill or slope. If parking on a hill or
slope cannot be avoided, you should take
the following steps:
Apply the brakes and hold the pedal
down...