Subaru Forester: Trailer towing tips
- Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer in hilly country on hot days.
- When towing a trailer, steering, stability, stopping distance and braking performance will be different from normal operation. For safety’s sake, you should employ extra caution when towing a trailer and you should never speed. You should also keep the following tips in mind:
Tires
Never tow a trailer when the temporary
spare tire is used. The temporary
spare tire is not designed to
sustain the towing load. Use of the
temporary spare tire when towing
can result in ...
Before starting out on a trip
- Check that the vehicle and vehicle-tohitch
mounting are in good condition. If
any problems are apparent, do not tow the
trailer.
- Check that the vehicle sits horizontally
with the trailer ...
See also:
Manual transmission models
Manual transmission models
The key can be turned from “Acc” to
“LOCK” only when the key is pushed in
while turning it. ...
Floormat on the driver's side
WARNING
Whenever you are using a floormat, make sure there is enough clearance and that
the floormat is securely fastened.
The floormat should always be securely fastened using the fastening ...
Exterior
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Move the selector switch to L (left) or R (right) to choose the driver or
passenger mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired di ...
