Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Driving tips / Trailer towing / Connecting a trailer / Side mirrors

Subaru Forester: Connecting a trailer / Side mirrors

Subaru Forester. Side mirrors

After hitching a trailer to your vehicle, check that the standard side mirrors provide a good rearward field of view without significant blind spots. If significant blind spots occur with the vehicle’s standard side mirrors, use towing mirrors that conform with Federal, state/province and/ or other applicable regulations.

Trailer safety chains

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Trailer lights

CAUTION Direct splicing or other improper connection of trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction of your vehicle’s lighting system...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: General precautions regarding SRS airbag system for accessories and any objects

WARNING Do not put any objects (including straps or cords) over the steering wheel pad, column cover, or dashboard. These objects could be entangled with the steering wheel, preventing the SRS frontal airbag, etc. from operating properly...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Glove box

Rotate the key clockwise to lock. Rotate the key counterclockwise to unlock. To open the glove box, pull the handle. To close it, push the lid firmly upward. NOTE The emergency key is directional. If the key cannot be inserted, change the direction that the grooved side is facing and insert it again...

Driving information display

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You can set the units for both the multifunction display (black and white) and the combination meter at the same time. For details about setting the language and units, refer to “Type A combination meter” or “Menu screens”.