Subaru Forester 2019-2026 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...

Other information:

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: When checking or servicing in the engine compartment

CAUTION Do not touch the engine cover while checking the components in the engine compartment. Doing so may cause your hand to slip off the cover and result in an unexpected injury. Do not touch the oil filter until the engine has cooled down completely...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Driver’s seat

Seat position forward/backward control switchTo adjust the seat forward or backward, move the control switch forward or backward. During forward/backward adjustment of the seat, the seat cushion angle or height cannot be adjusted. Seat cushion angle control switchTo adjust the seat cushion angle, pull up or push down the front end of the control switch...

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.