Subaru Forester: Towing / Rear towing hook
- Take the towing hook and screwdriver
out of the tool bucket. Take the jack handle
out of the cargo area.
- Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not
scratch the bumper. Pry off the cover on
the rear bumper using a screwdriver, and
you will find a threaded hole for attaching
the towing hook.
- Screw the towing hook into the thread
hole until its thread can no longer be seen.
- Tighten the towing hook securely using
the jack handle.
After towing, remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the tool
bucket.
Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.
WARNING
Do not use the towing hook
except when towing your vehicle.
Be sure to remove the towing
hook after towing. Leaving the
towing hook mounted on the
vehicle could interfere with proper
operation of the fuel pump
shut off function when the vehicle
is struck from behind.
CAUTION
To prevent deformation to the bumper
and the towing hook, do not
apply excessive load to the towing
hook.
Other information:
WARNING
Be sure to press the correct button
to retrieve your registered seat position.
If the seat position is not
optimum for you, it may adversely affect your driving and may reduce
the effectiveness of the seatbelt.
That could result in an accident
involving serious injury or death...
Tongue load
Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8
to 11% of the total trailer weight and does
not exceed the maximum value of 150 lbs
(68 kg).
Jack
Bathroom scale
The tongue load can be weighed with a
bathroom scale as shown in the illustration
above...