Subaru Forester 2019-2022 Owners Manual / Driving tips / Trailer towing / Connecting a trailer / Trailer lights

Subaru Forester: Connecting a trailer / Trailer lights

CAUTION

Direct splicing or other improper connection of trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction of your vehicle’s lighting system.

Connection of trailer lights to your vehicle’s electrical system requires modifications to the vehicle’s lighting circuit to increase its capacity and accommodate wiring changes. To ensure the trailer lights are connected properly, please consult your SUBARU dealer. Check for proper operation of the turn signals and the brake lights each time you connect a trailer to your vehicle.

Side mirrors

Tires

WARNING Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is used. The temporary spare tire is not designed to sustain the towing load. Use of the temporary spare tire when towing can result in failure of the spare tire and/or less stability of the vehicle...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2022 Owners Manual: Defrosting

If equipped Select the or mode to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front door windows. NOTE When the or mode is selected, the air conditioner compressor operates automatically regardless of the position of the air conditioner button to defrost the windshield more quickly...

Subaru Forester 2019-2022 Owners Manual: Enabling functions

When the procedure to disable the functions is performed again, a chirp will sound, and the functions are enabled. NOTE The keyless access function will be enabled only if you perform the procedure in the same manner used to disable the function (for example, when disabling by operating the driver’s door, the function will not be enabled even if you operate the access key fob)...

Clock/date screen

Subaru Forester. Clock/date screen

The time and date are displayed. You can adjust the time and date. For details, refer to “Clock”.