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EnglishIn case of emergency -> Towing for your Subaru Forester 2019-2024
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scratch the bumper. Insert the flat-
head screwdriver into the cutout of
the cover and pry open the cover.
& Towing hooks and tie-down
9-7. Towing
hooks/holes
If towing is necessary, it is best done by
your SUBARU dealer or a commercial
towing service. Observe the following
procedures for safety.
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.
! Front towing hook
1. Take the towing hook, screwdriver and
jack handle out of the cargo area.
3. Screw the towing hook into the thread
hole until its thread can no longer be
seen.
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.
2. Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not
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4. Tighten the towing hook securely using
the jack handle.
! Rear towing hook
1. Take the towing hook and screwdriver
out of the tool bucket. Take the jack
handle out of the cargo area.
After towing, remove the towing hook from
the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket.
Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.
WARNING
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Do not use the towing hook
except when towing your vehicle.
Be sure to remove the towing
hook after towing. Leaving the
towing hook mounted on the
vehicle could interfere with prop-
er operation of the SRS airbag
system in a frontal collision.
3. Screw the towing hook into the thread
hole until its thread can no longer be
seen.
2. Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not
scratch the bumper. Pry off the cover
on the rear bumper using a screwdri-
ver, and you will find a threaded hole
for attaching the towing hook.
CAUTION
To prevent deformation to the bum-
per and the towing hook, do not
apply an excessive load to the tow-
ing hook.
4. Tighten the towing hook securely using
the jack handle.
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After towing, remove the towing hook from
the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket.
Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.
about the BSD/RCTA OFF switch,
refer to “BSD/RCTA OFF switch”
�P365.
! Rear tie-down holes
WARNING
! Front tie-down hooks
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Do not use the towing hook
except when towing your vehicle.
Be sure to remove the towing
hook after towing. Leaving the
towing hook mounted on the
vehicle could interfere with prop-
er operation of the fuel pump
shut off function when the vehi-
cle is struck from behind.
CAUTION
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To prevent deformation to the
bumper and the towing hook, do
not apply an excessive load to
the towing hook.
The front tie-down hooks are located
between each of the front tires and the
front bumper.
For models equipped with the
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) and
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
driving support systems, when
towing another vehicle, press the
BSD/RCTA OFF switch to deacti-
vate the system. The system may
not operate properly due to the
blocked radar waves. For details
1
Rear tie-down hole
The rear tie-down holes are located near
each of the jack-up reinforcements.
There is a plug in each rear tie-down hole.
To use the rear tie-down holes, remove the
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plugs. After using the rear tie-down holes,
return the plugs to their original places.
3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier
properly with safety chains. Each
safety chain should be equally tigh-
tened and care must be taken not to
pull the chains so tightly that the
suspension bottoms out.
& Towing with all wheels on the
ground
WARNING
Use the rear tie-down holes only for
downward anchoring. If they are
used to anchor the vehicle in any
other direction, cables may slip out
of the holes, possibly causing a
dangerous situation.
CAUTION
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If your vehicle has a bumper
under guard (optional), be careful
not to scrape it when placing the
vehicle on the carrier and when
removing the vehicle from the
carrier.
& Using a flat-bed truck
Transport by flat-bed truck may
cause the headlights to become
misaligned. In such a case, have
the headlight alignment checked
by a SUBARU dealer after trans-
porting the vehicle by flat-bed
truck.
1. Release the parking brake and put the
transmission in the neutral position.
2. The ignition switch should be in the
“ON” position while the vehicle is being
towed.
3. 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 be-
cause the steering wheel and the
direction of the wheels will be
locked.
This is the best way to transport your
vehicle. Use the following procedures to
ensure safe transportation.
1. Shift the select lever into the “P”
position.
2. Apply the parking brake firmly.
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Remember that the brake booster
and power steering do not func-
tion when the engine is not run-
ning. Because the engine is
turned off, it will take greater
effort to operate the brake pedal
and steering wheel.
so could overheat the brake.
9-8. Access key fob – if ac-
cess key fob does not operate
properly
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Drive carefully and do not make
an impact on the towing rope by
suddenly starting.
Use a specific towing rope for
towing. If wire ropes and metal
chains are needed to be used for
towing, wrap the contact portion
of the bumper with cloth to pro-
tect it from damage.
CAUTION
Keep metallic objects, magnetic
sources and signal transmitters
away from the area between the
access key fob and the push-button
ignition switch. They may interfere
with the communication between
the access key fob and the push-
button ignition switch.
CAUTION
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If transmission failure occurs,
transport your vehicle on a flat-
bed truck.
Sometime damaged vehicles can-
not be towed because of their
damaged condition. In that case,
use a flat-bed truck for transpor-
tation.
The following functions may be inoperable
because of strong radio signals in the
surrounding area or a low battery condition
of the access key fob.
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The traveling speed must be
limited to less than 20 mph (32
km/h) and the traveling distance
to less than 31 miles (50 km). For
greater speeds and distances,
transport your vehicle on a flat-
bed truck.
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Locking/unlocking doors (including the
rear gate)
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Switching power status
Starting engine
In such cases, perform the following
procedure. When the battery of the access
key fob is discharged, replace it with a new
one. Refer to “Replacing battery of access
key fob” �P496.
Use a flat-bed truck if there are
long distance downgrades or
steep slopes. However, do not
apply the brake pedal for a long
time because the engine braking
will not work while towing. Doing
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