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

Direct splicing or other improper

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 trailer lights to your vehicle’s electrical system requires modifications to the vehicle’s lighting circuit to increase its capacity and accommodate wiring changes. To ensure the trailer lights are connected properly, please consult your SUBARU dealer. Check for proper operation of the brake lights and turn signal lights each time you hitch up.

    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 spo ...

    Tires
    Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is used. The temporary spare tire is not designed to sustain the towing load. Use of the temporary spare tire when towing can result in ...

    See also:

    Where to Put the Restraint
    According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. We recommend t ...

    Safety Certification Label
    Safety Certification Label This label contains important safetyrelated information about your vehicle. The label is located on the driver’s door lock pillar. ...

    Tire and loading information label
    The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and Loading Information label affixed to the pillar as illustrated. ...