[firesail]

I may have over looked it in the threads. But i was wondering whats suppose to go in the empty spot next to the heated seat switch? I have a switch for a light bar im getting ready to put it. If something is meant for there, it could make drilling and cutting easier.

 

[AO River]

Subscribed for the answer. I started another thread about the blanks to the left of the steering wheel column, but if there is switch access in this location it too could be a viable location.

 

[scoobydoo2]

I may have over looked it in the threads. But i was wondering whats suppose to go in the empty spot next to the heated seat switch? I have a switch for a light bar im getting ready to put it. If something is meant for there, it could make drilling and cutting easier.

I was thinking of putting the switches for my lights there but figured they would be in the way there. I ended up putting them on the cover to the fuse box. Still easily accessible but out of the way... And I did not have to remove any interior trim to run the wiring harness...I posted pic somewhere on this forum.

 

[iainb]

You mean the small square pocket? I think it's just there to hold stuff, like loose change.

BTW - Pulling the center console apart is very easy. Just look in my interior illumination kit install guide (sig).

 

[AO River]

I think he's talking about the small plastic cover that is next to the change holder; it looks like it could be popped out from underneath and a switch or something installed there. It's just to the left of the passenger heated seats toggle switch.

 

[firesail]

AO River, your correct. Ive the console trim before and it doesnt pop out. I prefer that spot since Im always shifting. Ill just drill and put the switch next to the seat heat switch.

 

[adgjqetuo]

Pictures are king!

I've wondered this too - is it for the illumination kit? The square blank to the left of the passenger heated seat switch.

It seems odd for it to have zero function - why not make the change holder bigger??

 

[bradze]

my guess is that it is based off of what is in the subaru outback the rest of the world gets but is not offered in north america. i know our cars are built in indiana, but im sure they're still designed else where and SOA alters those designs. an SI drive knob goes in between the heater switches, just like whats in older outbacks and some STIs.

 

[achtung6]

I use the "change holder" for placing the key fob (mine has the keyless ignition) and it fits there perfectly!

 

[jogosub]

I believe in EU (and elsewhere) the empty slot is for rear view mirrors heater switch.

 

[adymax]

This is from Romania Subaru, it looks the same, SI Drive can go in the big square but the small cover looks the the same if SI Drive not present:

http://www.subarumotors.ro/outback-interior/echipament-interior.html

veri slow loading website.

 

[AnGeor]

2013 EU version is different:

Fotogalerie - Subaru Outback 2,5i Lineartronic – Allroad s atmosférou | auto.cz

 

[jogosub]

AnGeor and Adymax - I think (if I am not mistaken) the original question/inquiry was about 2012 Outback (not 2013 Outback)...

 

[Hudsoner]

And Subaru's in Germany seem to have a similar configuration of this are as ours have.

http://www.subaru.de/allrad-fahrzeuge/outback-boxermotor/interieur/ausstattung.html

 

[jogosub]

And Subaru's in Germany seem to have a similar configuration of this are as ours have.

http://www.subaru.de/allrad-fahrzeuge/outback-boxermotor/interieur/ausstattung.html

Bingo - but, if my rusty German is correct, it describes only 2 positions of the left and right seat heater switches: rapid (high) heat and relaxed (low) heat positions, as pictured and described in Hudsoner's link. No word what the empty switch slot is for....

 

[jogosub]

Also, when I drove the Forester Diesel (MT) in Austria last year, it appeared that those came from Indiana assembly plant, while the rest of EU may be getting their Subarus directly from Japan. There was a talk, that Saab will revitalize their assembly plant in Trollhattan (Northern Sweden) assembling some Subaru models there, but nothing was for sure. There is also a talk up there that Saab will start producing full electric vehicles (on 9-3 platform), once the bakruptcy is consumed and closed. Lot of rumours but nothing for sure. The main problem is still GM....

 

[iainb]

Pictures are king!

I've wondered this too - is it for the illumination kit? The square blank to the left of the passenger heated seat switch.

It seems odd for it to have zero function - why not make the change holder bigger??

Oh, that little square outline. No clue, but it definitely has nothing to do with the interior illumination kit.

 

[NinjaTurtle2.5]

I love how the Euro-Spec models have a McIntosh sound system, we certainly got the shaft this side of the pond...

 

[kenlounge]

2013 EU version is different:

Fotogalerie - Subaru Outback 2,5i Lineartronic – Allroad s*atmosférou | auto.cz

That's a much better spot for me parking brake. And cleaner looking.

 

[mlurker]

That's a much better spot for me parking brake. And cleaner looking.

... unless you have a dog, that can activate it accidentally.