Subaru Forester: In case of emergency / Maintenance tools
Your vehicle is equipped with the following
maintenance tools.
- Jack
- Jack handle
- Screwdriver
- Towing hook (eye bolt)
- Wheel nut wrench
Screwdriver and wheel nut wrench

- Screwdriver
- Wheel nut wrench
The screwdriver, wheel nut wrench, etc.
are stored in your vehicle.
The tools can also be stored in the tool
bucket.
Under the rear floor
The jack, jack handle and towing hook are
stored as shown in the following illustrations.

- Under-floor storage compartment (if
equipped). Refer to “Under-floor storage
compartment”.
- Jack handle
- Spare tire
- Tool bucket

- Wheel nut wrench
- Screwdriver
- Jack
- Towing hook (eye bolt)
NOTE
- For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat
tires”.
- The following items may be different
depending on the model.
- The shape of the storage compartment
- The locations of some maintenance tools
WARNING
Never tow a trailer when the
temporary spare tire is used.
The temporary spare tire is not
designed to sustain the towing
load. Use of the temporary spare
tire when towing can result in
failure of the spare tire and/or
less stability of the vehicle and
may lead to an accide..
Other information:
Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to
“Airflow mode selection”)
Fan speed control dial (Refer to “Fan
speed control”)
Temperature control dial (Refer to “Temperature
control”)
Air conditioner button (Refer to “Air
conditioner control”)
Air inlet selection button (Refer to “Air
inlet selection”)
Rear window defogger button and outside
mirror defogger button (if equipped)
(Refer to “Defogger and deicer”)
NOTE
The controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle...
WARNING
Always use safety chains between
your vehicle and the trailer. Towing
trailer without safety chains could
create a traffic safety hazard if the
trailer separates from the hitch due
to coupling damage or hitch ball
damage.
In case the trailer hitch connector or hitch
ball should break or become disconnected,
the trailer could get loose and
create a traffic safety hazard...