Subaru Forester Manuals 2018 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 524

9-16 In case of emergency/Towing Rear tie-down holes: the plugs. After using the rear tie-down holes, return the plugs to their original places. WARNING Use the rear tie-down holes only for downward anchoring. If they are used to anchor the vehicle in any other direction, cables may slip out of the holes, possibly causing a dangerous situation. & Using a flat-bed truck 1) Rear tie-down hole The rear tie-down holes are located near each of the jack-up reinforcements. There is a plug in each rear tie-down hole. To use the rear tie-down holes, remove This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Use the following procedures to ensure safe transportation. 1. Shift the select lever into the β€œP” position for CVT models. Shift the shift lever into the β€œ1st” position for MT models. 2. Apply the parking brake 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. CAUTION If your vehicle has a front under- spoiler and rear underspoiler (both optional), be careful not to scrape them when placing the vehicle on the carrier and when removing the vehicle from the carrier.