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: To install a child restraint system using lower and tether anchorages

WARNING Before installing a child restraint system, be sure to confirm that the seatback is securely locked into place. Otherwise, in an accident, serious injury or death could result. Shake the seatback slightly to confirm that it is securely locked into place...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Maintenance tips

Some clips and fender linings must be removed before replacing the air cleaner elements or specific bulbs. Removing and reinstalling clips Removing clips There are several types of clips used for your vehicle. Type A clips Turn the clips counterclockwise using a flat-head screwdriver until the center portion of the clip is raised...

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”.