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:
This indicator light shows the status of the
alarm system. It also indicates operation of
the immobilizer system.
Alarm system
It blinks to show the driver the operational
status of the alarm system. For detailed
information, refer to “Alarm system”...
Front passenger’s frontal airbag
ON
indicator
Front passenger’s frontal airbag
OFF
indicator
This can be caused by the adult incorrectly
sitting in the front passenger’s seat.
Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/
“OFF” position...