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:
CAUTION
Do not pick up a cup from the cup
holder or put a cup in the holder
while you are driving, as this may
distract you and lead to an accident.
Take care to avoid spills. Beverages,
if hot, might scald you
and/or your passengers. Spilled
beverages may also damage upholstery
or carpets...
Some engine oil will be consumed while
driving. The rate of consumption can be
affected by such factors as transmission
type, driving style, terrain and temperature.
Under the following conditions, oil
consumption can be increased and may
require refilling between maintenance intervals...