Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual / In case of emergency / Towing

Subaru Forester: In case of emergency / Towing

If towing is necessary, it is best done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service. Observe the following procedures for safety.

Subaru Forester. Towing

WARNING

Never tow AWD models with the front wheels raised off the ground while the rear wheels are on the ground, or with the rear wheels raised off the ground while the front wheels are on the ground. This will cause the vehicle to spin away due to the operation or deterioration of the center differential.

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Towing hooks. Front towing hook

The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency. CAUTION Use only the specified towing hooks and tie-down hooks/holes. Never use suspension parts or other parts of the body for towing or tie-down purposes...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Wiper operation when snowing

Before driving in cold weather, make sure the wiper blade rubbers are not frozen to the windshield or rear window. If the wiper blade rubbers are frozen to the windshield or rear window, perform the following procedure. To thaw the windshield wiper blade rubbers, use the defroster with the airflow selection in and the temperature set for maximum warmth until the wiper blade rubbers are completely thawed...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Reclining the seatback

Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired position. Then release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place. The seatback placed in a reclined position can spring back upward with force when the lever is pulled...

Warning screen

Subaru Forester. Warning screen

Example of warning

If there is a warning message or a maintenance notification, it will appear on this screen. Take the appropriate actions based on the messages indicated.