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.
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...
Other information:
Seatbelt warning light / Front
passenger’s seatbelt warning light
Rear seatbelt warning light
SRS airbag system warning light
Front passenger’s frontal airbag
ON indicator
Front passenger’s frontal airbag
OFF indicator
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction
indicator light
Coolant temperature low
indicator light / Coolant temperature high warning light
Charge warning light
Oil pressure warning light
Engine low oil level warning
light
AT OIL TEMP warning light
ABS warning light
Brake system warning light (red)
Electronic parking brake
indicator light
Door open warning light
Engine hood open warning light
AWD warning light
Power steering warning light
Auto Vehicle Hold ON indicator
light
Auto Vehicle Hold operation
indicator light
Depress brake indicator light
(if equipped)
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
light/Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
LED headlight warning light
High beam indicator light
High beam assist indicator light
(if equipped)
Automatic headlight beam leveler
warning light
Steering Responsive Headlight
warning light/Steering Responsive Headlight OFF indicator light
Front fog light indicator light
(if equipped)
Access key warning indicator
light (if equipped)
Security indicator light
Sport (S) mode indicator (if
equipped)
Intelligent (I) mode indicator
(if equipped)
Sport Sharp (S#) mode indicator
(if equipped)
Headlight indicator light (if
equipped)
Cruise control indicator light
(if equipped)
Cruise control set indicator
light (if equipped)
X-MODE indicator light (if
equipped)
Hill descent control indicator
light (if equipped)
Low fuel warning light
Low tire pressure warning light
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If the light illuminates steadily while driving
or does not turn off after the engine starts,
an emission control system malfunction
has been detected.
You should have your vehicle checked by
an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately.
NOTE
This light also illuminates when the fuel
filler cap is not tightened until it clicks...