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.

  1. Shift the select lever into the “P” position.
  2. Apply the parking brake firmly.
  3. 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...

    Other information:

    Subaru Forester 2019-2023 Owners Manual: Interior


    Passenger compartment area Lower anchorages for child restraint system Seatbelts Front seats Rear seats Power window switches Door locks Select lever USB power supply Front power supply socket Glove box Cup holder Center console Button for SUBARU STARLINK Moonroof switch Electronic parking brake switch Auto Vehicle Hold switch X-MODE switch Front seat heater switches USB power supply Rear seat heater switches NOTE F o r m o d e l s w i t h S U B A R U STARLINK: Refer to the Owner’s Manu a l s u p p l e m e n t f o r S U B A R U STARLINK...

    Subaru Forester 2019-2023 Owners Manual: Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be opened


    In the event that you cannot open the rear gate by operating the rear gate opener button, you can open it from inside the cargo area. Remove the access cover at the bottom-center of the rear gate trim using a flat-head screwdriver wrapped with vinyl tape or a cloth...

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    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.

    Subaru Forester. Average fuel consumption

    TRIP RESET switch

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