Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual / Driving tips / Trailer towing / Trailer towing tips / Parking on a grade

Subaru Forester: Trailer towing tips / Parking on a grade

Always block the wheels under both vehicle and trailer when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly. You should not park on a hill or slope. If parking on a hill or slope cannot be avoided, you should take the following steps:

Apply the brakes and hold the pedal down.
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in place, release the regular brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the regular brakes and then apply the parking brake; slowly release the regular brakes.
Shift into “P” position and shut off the engine.

Driving on grades

In case of emergency

Other information:

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Starting and stopping the engine (models without push-button start system)

CAUTION Do not operate the starter motor continuously for more than 10 seconds. If the engine fails to start after operating the starter for 5 to 10 seconds, wait for 10 seconds or more before trying again. NOTE It may be difficult to start the engine when the battery has been disconnected and reconnected (for maintenance or other purposes)...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 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...

Warning screen

Subaru Forester. Warning screen

Example of warning

If there is a warning message or a maintenance notification, it will appear on this screen. Take the appropriate actions based on the messages indicated.