Subaru Forester: Interior equipment / USB power supply
CAUTION
- The specification of a USB terminal
that can be used is the Atype.
If a different specification of
terminal is connected, power
supply or charging may not be
possible, or the device may malfunction.
- There is a risk that a connected
device may malfunction or data
may be damaged. The connection
of a device shall be performed
at your responsibility.
- To avoid an electric shock or a
malfunction, observe the following
precautions.
- Do not connect a USB hub.
- Do not insert any metal or
other foreign objects into the
USB terminal.
- Do not spill water or other
liquid on the USB terminal.
- Be careful not to pull the connected
cable. Doing so could
break the USB terminal and the
connected device.
- If a device is connected for a long
time when the engine is not
running, the battery may be discharged.
Even when the engine is
running, we recommend that you
do not connect a device for an
unnecessarily long time.
- Do not connect a malfunctioning
device. Doing so may cause
smoke and fire.
NOTE
- The rated voltage of each USB
terminal is DC 5 V/2.1 A (total 4.2 A).
Before connecting a device, be sure to
read the instruction manual of the
device and check whether or not this
specification of the output is supported
by the device. If a device that requires
power exceeding the maximum rating
is connected, power supply or charging
may not be possible. Even if charging
could be completed, the time required
for charging may be longer than when
the genuine charger for that device is
used.
- Depending on the device, charging
may be possible only when a special
cable is used. In this case, be sure to
connect the device using the special
cable.
- When a device that communicates
with a PC is connected, power supply
or charging may not be possible.
- When connect a device for charging,
disconnect the device promptly after
charging is completed.
How to use the USB power supply

Front seat USB power supply (An audio device can be
connected and used)

Console USB power supply (power supply function only) (if
equipped)
Use the USB terminal to use or charge an
electronic device.
When using the terminal, open the USB
power supply cover. After use, close the
USB power supply cover.
When the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or
“ON” position, the power can be supplied
to the electronic device. Up to DC 5 V/2.1 A
can be supplied from each terminal (total
of 4.2 A).
CAUTION
Do not use ashtrays as waste
receptacles or leave a lighted
cigarette in an ashtray. This could
cause a fire.
Always extinguish matches and
cigarettes before putting them
into the ashtray, and then close
the ashtray securely...
Other information:
Pull and hold the “” switch to
enter
the menu screens when all of the following
conditions are satisfied.
The menu screen entering screen is
selected.
The information reminder is
off.
NOTE
While driving, the setting items
available on the combination meter
display (color LCD) are limited...
Auto Start Stop OFF switch
Auto Start Stop OFF indicator light (yellow) (type A)
Auto Start Stop OFF indicator light (yellow) (type B)
If the Auto Start Stop OFF switch is
pressed, operation of the Auto Start Stop system will be disabled. The Auto
Start
Stop OFF indicator light on the combination
meter will then illuminate in yellow...