Subaru Forester: Trailer towing / Connecting a trailer

When you do not tow a trailer

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Trailer brakes

WARNING Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight. Do not directly connect your trailer’s hydraulic brake system to the hydraulic brake system in your vehicle...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Infants or small children. Expectant mothers

Use a child restraint system that is suitable for your vehicle. Refer to “Child restraint systems”. Children WARNING Place children in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are not restrained or improperly restrained...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: SRS airbag system monitors

SRS airbag system warning light A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the SRS airbag system (including front seatbelt pretensioners) with the ignition switch in the “ON” position. The SRS airbag system warning light will show normal system operation by illuminating for approximately 6 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position...