Subaru Forester 2019-2026 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 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Rear seat heater (if equipped)

CAUTION Do not open and close the center console lid while operating the rear seat heater switch. There is the risk of fingers being caught in the lid. The seat heater operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. Rear seat heater switch HIGH mode indicators LOW mode indicators Left-hand side Right-hand side Press the rear seat heater switch...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag is unlikely to deploy

The vehicle is involved in an oblique sideon impact. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment. The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact from a motorcycle...

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.