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.

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.
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:
The instrument cluster displays the following transmission-related warning messages whenever the corresponding operating condition is detected:
Message
Description
Transmission Hot! Park with engine on
During demanding driving conditions, including repeated hard acceleration or frequent stop-and-go operation, the transmission temperature may become excessively high...
All doors, the rear gate and fuel filler lid can
be locked and unlocked using the power
door locking switches located on the
driver’s side and the front passenger’s
side doors.
Example
Press to lock.
Press to unlock.
NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key
inside the vehicle before locking the
doors from the outside using the power
door locking switches...