Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual / In case of emergency / Towing

Subaru Forester: In case of emergency / Towing

If towing is necessary, it is best done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service. Observe the following procedures for safety.

Subaru Forester. Towing

WARNING

Never tow AWD models with the front wheels raised off the ground while the rear wheels are on the ground, or with the rear wheels raised off the ground while the front wheels are on the ground. This will cause the vehicle to spin away due to the operation or deterioration of the center differential.

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Towing hooks. Front towing hook

The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency. CAUTION Use only the specified towing hooks and tie-down hooks/holes. Never use suspension parts or other parts of the body for towing or tie-down purposes...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Maintenance tips

Some clips and fender linings must be removed before replacing the air cleaner elements or specific bulbs. Removing and reinstalling clips Removing clips There are several types of clips used for your vehicle. Type A clips Turn the clips counterclockwise using a flat-head screwdriver until the center portion of the clip is raised...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Windshield wiper blade assembly

Raise the wiper arm off the windshield. CAUTION Hold the wiper arm when replacing the wiper blade. Holding the wiper blade, may result in blade deformation. Lock knob Hold the wiper blade connection by hand, push the lock knob to release the lock, and then pull out the wiper blade assembly...

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.