Subaru Forester: Tire chains
Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle because of the lack of clearance between the tires and vehicle body.
NOTE
When tire chains cannot be used, use
of another type of traction device (such
as spring chains) may be acceptable if
use on your vehicle is recommended
by the device manufacturer, taking into
account tire size and road conditions.
Follow the device manufacturer’s instructions, especially regarding maximum vehicle speed.
To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle, and do not spin your wheels. Damage caused to your vehicle by use of a traction device is not covered under warranty.
Make certain that any traction device you use is an SAE class S device, and use it on the front wheels only. Always use the utmost care when driving with a traction device. Overconfidence because you are using a traction device could easily lead to a serious accident.
Snow tires
- When replacing original tires with winter (snow) tires, make sure you use only the same size, construction and load range as the original tires listed on the tire placard. Using other ...Rocking the vehicle
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, depress the accelerator pedal slightly and move the shift lever/select lever back and forth between “1”/“D” and “R” ...See also:
Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button
To reprogram a HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
button, complete the following.
1. Push and hold the desired HomeLink®
button. Do not release the button until step
4 has been completed.
2. Wh ...
Manual transmission
Manual transmission
The manual transmission is a fully synchromeshed,
5-forward-speed and 1-reverse-
speed transmission.
The shift pattern is shown on the shift
lever knob. When shifting f ...
Important safety notes
Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if you require information on approved
and recommended tires and wheels for summer and winter operation. Advice on purchasing
and caring for tires is als ...