Subaru Forester: Braking / Disc brake pad wear warning indicators

Brake system

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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

The ABS prevents the lock-up of wheels which may occur during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. This helps prevent the loss of steering control and directional stability caused by wheel lock-up...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Towing with all wheels on the ground

Release the parking brake and put the transmission in the neutral position. The ignition switch should be in the “ON” position while the vehicle is being towed. Take up slack in the towline slowly to prevent damage to the vehicle. WARNING Never turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position while the vehicle is being towed because the steering wheel and the direction of the wheels will be locked...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Operation

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The following airbags deploy independently of each other since each has its own impact sensor. Driver’s SRS side airbag Front passenger’s SRS side airbag SRS curtain airbag (right-hand side) SRS curtain airbag (left-hand side) Therefore, they may not both deploy in the same accident...