Subaru Forester: Trailer towing / Trailer Hitches
WARNING
Never drill the frame or under-body
of your vehicle to install a commercial
trailer hitch. If you do, dangerous
exhaust gas, water or mud may
enter the passenger compartment
through the drilled hole. Exhaust
gas contains carbon monoxide, a
colorless and odorless gas which is
dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.
Also, drilling the frame or underbody
of your vehicle could cause
deterioration of strength of your
vehicle and cause corrosion around
the drilled hole.
CAUTION
- Do not modify the vehicle exhaust
system, brake system, or
other systems when installing a
hitch or other trailer towing
equipment.
- Do not use axle-mounted hitches
as they can cause damage to the
axle housing, wheel bearings,
wheels or tires.
Do not use a trailer hitch other than a
genuine SUBARU trailer hitch. A genuine
SUBARU trailer hitch is available from
your SUBARU dealer.
CAUTION
The housing should be kept dirt
and corrosion-free at the points
of contact. The surfaces only
require cleaning with a cloth.
Grease or other lubricants
should never be used...
Other information:
Passenger compartment area
Lower anchorages for child restraint system
Seatbelts
Front seats
Rear seats
Power window switches
Door locks
Select lever
USB power supply
Front power supply socket
Glove box
Cup holder
Center console
Button for SUBARU STARLINK
Moonroof switch
Electronic parking brake switch
Auto Vehicle Hold switch
X-MODE switch
Front seat heater switches
USB power supply
Rear seat heater switches
NOTE
F o r m o d e l s w i t h S U B A R U
STARLINK: Refer to the Owner’s Manu
a l s u p p l e m e n t f o r S U B A R U
STARLINK...
Type A
Upshift indicator
Downshift indicator
Select lever/gear position indicator
Type B
Upshift indicator
Downshift indicator
Select lever/gear position indicator
This indicator shows the position of the
select lever.
For models with manual mode, when the
manual mode is selected, the gear position
indicator (which shows the current gear
selection) and the upshift/downshift indicator
light up...