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...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Non-operational conditions

In any of the following cases, the Auto Start Stop system will not operate. When the Auto Start Stop warning light/ Auto Start Stop OFF indicator light (yellow) is illuminating or flashing. When the malfunction indicator light (Check Engine light) is illuminating...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Multi-function display (black and white)

NOTE For models with multi-function display (color LCD), refer to “Multi-function display (color LCD)”. Outside temperature indicator X-MODE indicator (if equipped) Driving information display Clock With the ignition switch in the “ACC” position, the clock appears on the display...

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.