2020 Subaru Forester Owners Manual - Accessory power outlets

Accessory power outlets

Electrical power (12 V DC) is available at any of the accessory power outlets when the ignition switch is in either the “ACC” or “ON” position. Accessory power outlets are located in the following places.

Power outlet below the climate control panel

Power outlet in the center console

Power outlet in the cargo area

You can use an in-vehicle electrical appli- ance by connecting it to an outlet.

The maximum power rating of an appli- ance that can be connected is 120 W.

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Use with the cigarette lighter (dealer option)

To use the accessory power outlet as a cigarette lighter socket, purchase the cigarette lighter plug, which is an optional accessory. A cigarette lighter plug is available from your SUBARU dealer.

The cigarette lighter operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.

To use the cigarette lighter, push in the knob and wait a few moments. It will automatically spring up when ready for use.

286 USB power supply

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

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. 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).