Subaru Forester: When you do not tow a trailer
- Remove the ball mount from the hitch receiver tube and insert the receiver cover onto the hitch receiver tube.
- Place the dust cap over the four-pin connector of the hitch wire harness to protect against possible damage.
- Occasionally lubricate terminals of the four-pin connector using terminal grease.
Connecting a trailer
1. Remove the receiver cover from the
hitch receiver tube. Then insert the ball
mount into the hitch receiver tube.
2. Insert the hitch pin into the hole on the
hitch receiver tube so that ...
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 ...
See also:
DOOR position
When the switch is in the DOOR position 2
the map lights will illuminate under the following
conditions:
- ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position
— remain on for about 15 seconds. ...
Alarm system
The alarm system helps to protect your
vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn
sounds and the turn signal lights flash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicle. The starter motor is a ...
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See this manual's
Maintenance Schedule or Index for more information. Things that are especially important
in trailer operation are ...
