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: Basic screens

By operating the “” or “” switch on the steering wheel, you can change the screen that is always displayed. Average fuel consumption screen: : Average fuel consumption : Driving range on remaining fuel This screen displays the average rate of fuel consumption since the trip meter was last reset...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Operating conditions

The Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system will operate when all of the following conditions are met. EyeSight warning indicator RAB warning indicator RAB OFF indicator The ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The EyeSight warning indicator is off...

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.