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...

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    Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: General precautions regarding SRS airbag system and children


    WARNING Seat children in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are not restrained or improperly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater...

    Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Keyless access with push-button start system (if equipped)


    The following access key fobs are provided with the vehicle. Access key fobs Key number plate The “keyless access with push-button start system” allows the following functions to be performed when the access key fob is being carried. Locking and unlocking of doors, rear gate and fuel filler lid (For details, refer to “Locking and unlocking by holding the access key fob”) Starting and stopping the engine (For details, refer to “Starting and stopping engine (models with push-button start system)”) Arming and disarming the alarm system (For details, refer to “Alarm system”) NOTE Locking/unlocking using the remote keyless entry system can also be controlled with the buttons on the access key fob...

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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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