Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / In case of emergency / Towing / Using a flat-bed truck

Subaru Forester: Towing / Using a flat-bed truck

Subaru Forester. Using a flat-bed truck

This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Use the following procedures to ensure safe transportation.

Shift the select lever into the “P” position.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Secure the vehicle onto the carrier properly with safety chains. Each safety chain should be equally tightened and care must be taken not to pull the chains so tightly that the suspension bottoms out.

CAUTION

If your vehicle has a bumper under guard (optional), be careful not to scrape it when placing the vehicle on the carrier and when removing the vehicle from the carrier.
Transport by flat-bed truck may cause the headlights to become misaligned. In such a case, have the headlight alignment checked by a SUBARU dealer after transporting the vehicle by flat-bed truck.

Rear tie-down holes

Rear tie-down hole The rear tie-down holes are located near each of the jack-up reinforcements. There is a plug in each rear tie-down hole. To use the rear tie-down holes, remove the plugs. After using the rear tie-down holes, return the plugs to their original places. WARNING Use the rear ..

Towing with all wheels on the ground

Release the parking brake and put the transmission in the neutral position. The ignition switch should be in the “ON” position while the vehicle is being towed...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Airflow mode selection

Select the airflow mode using the airflow mode selection dial (type A and C) or the airflow mode selection button (type B). Airflow modes are as follows. If equipped Ventilation: Instrument panel outlets If equipped Ventilation 2 for type B and C: Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets If equipped Bi-level: Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets If equipped Heat: Foot outlets, both side outlets of the instrument panel and some through windshield defroster outlets (A small amount of air flows to the windshield and both side windows to prevent fogging...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: USB power supply

CAUTION The specification of a USB terminal that can be used is the Atype. If a different specification of terminal is connected, power supply or charging may not be possible, or the device may malfunction. There is a risk that a connected device may malfunction or data may be damaged...

Average fuel consumption

Subaru Forester. Average fuel consumption

Displays the driving range per gallon of fuel Displays the driving range per liter of fuel Displays the fuel consumption per 100 km

This display shows the average rate of fuel consumption since the trip meter was last reset.