Subaru Forester: Towing / 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.
Front towing hook
- Take the towing hook, screwdriver and
jack handle out of the cargo area.
- Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not
scratch the bumper. Insert the flat-head
screwdriver into the cutout of the cover and
pry open the cover.
- Screw the towing hook into the thread
hole until its thread can no longer be seen.
- Tighten the towing hook securely using the jack handle.
After towing, remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket. Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.
WARNING
Do not use the towing hook except when towing your vehicle. . Be sure to remove the towing hook after towing. Leaving the towing hook mounted on the vehicle could interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in a frontal collision.
CAUTION
To prevent deformation to the bumper and the towing hook, do not apply excessive load to the towing hook.
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Rear towing hook
Take the towing hook and screwdriver
out of the tool bucket. Take the jack handle
out of the cargo area.
Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not
scratch the bumper...
Other information:
Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Using a flat-bed truck
This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Use the following procedures to ensure safe transportation. Shift the select lever into the “P” position. Apply the parking brake firmly. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier properly with safety chains...
Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) name is used because the airbag system supplements the vehicle’s seatbelts. This vehicle is equipped with a supplemental restraint system which consists of seven airbags. The configurations are as follows. Driver’s and front passenger’s frontal airbags Driver’s and front passenger’s side airbags Curtain airbags (for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers) Knee airbag for driver These SRS airbags are designed only as a supplement to the primary protection provided by the seatbelt...
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Outside temperature indicator
The outside temperature is displayed on the multi-function display (color LCD).
NOTE
The outside temperature indicator shows the temperature around the sensor. However, the temperature may not be indicated correctly or the update may be delayed in the following conditions. While parking or driving at low speeds When the outside temperature changes suddenly (example: when going in and out of an underground parking area or when passing through a tunnel) When starting the engine after being parked for a certain period of time The temperature unit cannot be changed.