Subaru Forester: Warranties and maintenance - Trailer towing - Driving tips - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Warranties and maintenance

SUBARU warranties do not apply to vehicle damage or malfunction caused by trailer towing. If you use your vehicle to tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance will be required due to the additional load.

(Refer to “Maintenance schedule under severe driving conditions” in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.)

Under no circumstances should a trailer be towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new powertrain component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving.

    Trailer towing
    Your vehicle is designed and intended to be used primarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain, brakes, tires and sus ...

    Maximum load limits
    Never exceed the maximum load limits explained in the following. Exceeding the maximum load limits could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage. - Adequate size trailer brakes are ...

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    Engine Oil Viscosity
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    Hitch ball
    Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and weight rating for your trailer: - The required hitch ball size is stamped on most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also have the size printed on to ...

    Driver’s Seat Power Adjustments
    EX-L and Canadian EX models See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seatbacks. The controls for the power adjustable driver’s sea ...