Subaru Forester: Under the cargo area - Maintenance tools - In case of emergency - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Under the cargo area

1) Under-floor storage compartment (if equipped) (Refer to “Under-floor

1) Under-floor storage compartment (if equipped) (Refer to “Under-floor storage compartment”)
2) Jack handle
3) Tool bucket
4) Spare tire

1) Wheel nut wrench

1) Wheel nut wrench
2) Hex-head wrench (only models with moonroof)
3) Screwdriver
4) Jack
5) Towing hook (eye bolt)

The jack handle is stored under the cargo floor. The jack and towing hook are stored in the tool bucket that is located in the recess of the spare tire wheel.

Also, the tools in the tool bag can be stored in the tool bucket as illustrated.

For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat tires”.

    Tool bag
    1) Screwdriver 2) Wheel nut wrench 3) Tool bag 4) Wheel cover remover (only models with wheel covers) 5) Hex-head wrench (only models with moonroof) The screwdriver and wheel nut wrench a ...

    Flat tires
    If you have a flat tire while driving, never brake suddenly; keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place. ...

    See also:

    Treadwear
    The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 ...

    Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)
    1. Make sure the fog lamp switch is in the off position. 2. From underneath the vehicle, carefully disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb. 3. Remove the bulb from the lamp assembly by ...

    Releasing the electric parking brake
    Parking brake control Manual release 1. Fasten the seat belt. 2. Insert the remote key in the ignition slot (or press the START/STOP ENGINE button on vehicles with the optional keyless drive) ...