Subaru Forester: Cargo tie-down hooks
Cargo tie-down hooks
The cargo area is equipped with four tiedown 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. When not in use, put the hooks up into the storing recesses.
The cargo tie-down hooks are designed only for securing light cargo.
Never try to secure cargo that exceeds the capacity of the hooks.
The maximum load capacity is 44 lbs (20 kg) per hook.
To install the cover housing
1. Remove the cover of the retainers by
prying on the edge with a flat-head
screwdriver.
2. Insert the projections located on the
both ends of the sleeve into the recesses
of the reta ...
Under-floor storage compartment (if equipped)
Under-floor storage compartment (if equipped)
The storage compartment is located under
the floor of the cargo area, and it can be
used to store small items. To open the lid,
pull the tab up ...
See also:
Weight of the vehicle
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer,
to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or
without a trailer. Properly loadin ...
Tailgate emergency release
If the tailgate can no longer be opened from outside the vehicle, use the emergency
release on inside of the tailgate.
Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey ().
To open the tailgate com ...
Seat heaters
1 Heats the driver’s seat
2 Heats the front passenger’s
seat
The indicator light is on while
the seat heater is operating.
Push the switch once again to
turn off the seat heater.
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