Subaru Forester: Trailer towing tips / Parking on a grade
Always block the wheels under both
vehicle and trailer when parking. Apply
the parking brake firmly. You should not
park on a hill or slope. If parking on a hill or
slope cannot be avoided, you should take
the following steps:
- Apply the brakes and hold the pedal
down.
- Have someone place wheel blocks
under both the vehicle and trailer wheels.
- When the wheel blocks are in place,
release the regular brakes slowly until the
blocks absorb the load.
- Apply the regular brakes and then
apply the parking brake; slowly release
the regular brakes.
- Shift into “P” position and shut off the
engine.
Other information:
The engine is designed to operate using
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of 87 AKI (90 RON) or higher.
Mexico only
Add a bottle of genuine SUBARU fuel
additive to the fuel every 9,000 miles
(15,000 km). Refer to an authorized
SUBARU dealer for details...
The following access key fobs are provided
with the vehicle.
Access key fobs
Key number plate
The “keyless access with push-button start
system” allows the following functions to
be performed when the access key fob is
being carried.
Locking and unlocking of doors, rear
gate and fuel filler lid (For details, refer to
“Locking and unlocking by holding the
access key fob”)
Starting and stopping the engine (For
details, refer to “Starting and stopping
engine (models with push-button start
system)”)
Arming and disarming the alarm system
(For details, refer to “Alarm system”)
NOTE
Locking/unlocking using the remote
keyless entry system can also be controlled
with the buttons on the access
key fob...