Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual / Driving tips / Trailer towing

Subaru Forester: Driving tips / Trailer towing

Your vehicle is designed and intended to be used primarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain, brakes, tires and suspension and has an adverse effect on fuel economy.

If you do decide to tow a trailer, your safety and satisfaction depend upon proper use of correct equipment and cautious operation of your vehicle.

Seek the advice of your SUBARU dealer to assist you in purchasing a hitch and other necessary towing equipment appropriate for your vehicle. Do not use towing equipment other than genuine SUBARU towing equipment. In addition, be sure to follow the instructions for proper installation and use provided by the trailer or caravan’s manufacturer.

SUBARU assumes no responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage that result from trailer towing equipment, or from any errors or omissions in the instructions accompanying such equipment or for your failure to follow the proper instructions. Regularly check that the hitch mounting bolts and nuts are tightened securely.

Connecting a trailer

Warranties and maintenance

SUBARU warranties do not apply to vehicle damage or malfunction caused by trailer towing. If you use your vehicle to tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance will be required due to the additional load...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Maintenance tools

Your vehicle is equipped with the following maintenance tools. Jack Jack handle Screwdriver Towing hook (eye bolt) Wheel nut wrench Screwdriver and wheel nut wrench Screwdriver Wheel nut wrench The screwdriver, wheel nut wrench, etc. are stored in your vehicle...

Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Driver’s seat

Seat position forward/backward control switchTo adjust the seat forward or backward, move the control switch forward or backward. During forward/backward adjustment of the seat, the seat cushion angle or height cannot be adjusted. Seat cushion angle control switchTo adjust the seat cushion angle, pull up or push down the front end of the control switch...