Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / In case of emergency / Flat tires

Subaru Forester: In case of emergency / Flat tires

If you have a flat tire while driving, never brake suddenly; keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place.

Temporary spare tire

WARNING Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is use..

Changing a flat tire

WARNING Use only the jack and the jack handle provided with your vehicle. The jack supplied with the vehicle is designed only for changing a tire...

Other information:

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. models)

The tire pressure monitoring system provides the driver with a warning message when tire pressure is severely low. The tire pressure monitoring system will activate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h). Also, this system may not react immediately to a sudden drop in tire pressure (for example, a blow-out caused by running over a sharp object)...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Initial illumination for system check

Several of the warning and indicator lights illuminate when the ignition switch is initially turned to the “ON” position. This permits checking the operation of the bulbs. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position...