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.
Other information:
The cargo area cover can be stowed in
under the cargo floor.
Pull the strap to open the center part of
the cargo floor lid, and then remove the lid.
Remove the left and right parts of the
cargo floor lid.
Stow the cover housing in the cargo
area end...
Take the towing hook and screwdriver
out of the tool bucket. Take the jack handle
out of the cargo area.
Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not
scratch the bumper. Pry off the cover on
the rear bumper using a screwdriver, and
you will find a threaded hole for attaching
the towing hook...