Subaru Forester: Side mirrors - Connecting a trailer - Trailer towing - Driving tips - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Side mirrors

Side mirrors
Side mirrors

After hitching a trailer to your vehicle, check that the standard side mirrors provide a good rearward field of view without significant blind spots. If significant blind spots occur with the vehicle’s standard side mirrors, use towing mirrors that conform with Federal, state/province and/ or other applicable regulations.

    Trailer safety chains
    Always use safety chains between your vehicle and the trailer. Towing a trailer without safety chains could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to ...

    Trailer lights
    Direct splicing or other improper connection of trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction of your vehicle’s lighting system. Connection of tra ...

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    Airflow control dial
    Airflow control dial Each dial position activates the following air outlets. AUTO: The airflow control is adjusted automatically in accordance with the air temperature inside and outside the ...

    Temperature Gauge
    This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the reading should be in the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a l ...

    Using traction devices
    Only use traction devices in heavy snow conditions, on hard road surfaces. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) must be switched off when using traction devices. Never exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) when ...