2009 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 201

6-6 Interior equipment & Overhead console & Rear seat center table (if equipped) 1) Pocket console The pocket console can be used to store small items. CAUTION Be careful not to trap your hands between the console top and console box when raising and tipping the console top. To open the console, push on the console lid lightly and the lid will automatically open. To use the rear seat center table, pull the strap up. CAUTION When your vehicle is in the sun or on a warm day, the inside of the overhead console heats up. Avoid storing plastic or other heat-vulnerable or flammable articles such as a lighter in the overhead console. The rear seat center table can be used as a storage space and as rear passenger