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...

Other information:

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Journey time (models without combination meter display (color LCD))

The journey time shows the time that has elapsed since the ignition switch was turned to the “ON” position. The journey time indication flashes each time a complete hour has elapsed. If the display is giving a reading other than the journey time, the display switches to the journey time, flashes for 5 seconds, and returns to its original reading each time a complete hour has elapsed...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Components

SRS frontal airbag SRS side airbag SRS curtain airbag SRS knee airbag The SRS airbags are stowed in the following locations. Driver’s SRS frontal airbag: in the center portion of the steering wheel A “SRS AIRBAG” mark is located at the pad of the airbag...

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.