Subaru Forester: Starting and operating / Vehicle Dynamics Control system

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system

The EBD system maximizes the effectiveness of the brakes by allowin..

Safety precautions

WARNING Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence because you are driving a vehicle with the Vehicle Dynamics Control system could easily lead to a serious accident...

Other information:

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Ignition switch (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”)

WARNING Never turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position while the vehicle is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, preventing steering control. And when the engine is turned off, it takes a much greater effort than usual to steer...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Towing with all wheels on the ground

Release the parking brake and put the transmission in the neutral position. The ignition switch should be in the “ON” position while the vehicle is being towed. Take up slack in the towline slowly to prevent damage to the vehicle. WARNING Never turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position while the vehicle is being towed because the steering wheel and the direction of the wheels will be locked...