2009 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 204

Interior equipment 6-9 Accessory power outlets CAUTION . Do not attempt to use a cigarette lighter in the accessory power outlets. . Do not place any foreign objects, especially metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil, into the accessory power outlet. That could cause a short circuit. Always put the cap on the accessory power outlet when it is not in use. . Use only electrical appliances which are designed for 12V DC. The maximum power rating of an appliance that can be connected varies among outlets as indicated below. Do not use an appliance which exceeds 120W for each outlet. When using appliances connected to two outlets simultaneously, the total power consumed by them must not exceed 120W. Overloading the accessory power outlet can cause a short circuit. Do not use dual adapters or more than one electrical appliance. . If the plug on your electric appli- CONTINUED - Power outlet in the cargo area Power outlet below the climate controls Power outlet in the center console Accessory power outlets are provided below the climate controls, in the center console and in the cargo area. Electrical power (12V DC) from the battery is available at any of the outlets when the ignition switch is in either the "Acc" or "ON" position. You can use an in-vehicle electrical appliance by connecting it to an outlet. The maximum power rating of an appliance that can be connected varies among outlets as indicated below. Do not use an appliance which exceeds 120W for each outlet. When using appliances connected to two outlets simultaneously, the total power consumed by them must not exceed 120W.