Subaru Forester Manuals 2010 Forester Owner’s Manual | Page 291

In case of emergency 9-15 Front tie-down hooks: Rear tie-down hooks: & Using a flat-bed truck The front tie-down hooks are located between each of the front tires and the front bumper. The rear tie-down hooks are located near each of the jack-up reinforcements. This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Use the following procedures to ensure safe transportation. 1. Shift the selector lever into the “P” position for automatic transmission models or “1st” for manual transmission models. 2. Pull up the parking brake lever firmly. 3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier properly with safety chains. Each safety chain should be equally tightened and care must be taken not to pull the chains so tightly that the suspension bottoms out. WARNING Use the rear tie-down hooks only for downward anchoring. If they are used to anchor the vehicle in any other direction, cables may slip off the hooks, possibly causing a dangerous situation. – CONTINUED –