Subaru Forester Manuals 2023 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 435

Towing 429
9-7 . Towing
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If towing is necessary , it is best done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service . Observe the following procedures for safety .
& Towing hooks and tie-down hooks / holes
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The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency .
CAUTION
Use only the specified towing hooks and tie-down hooks / holes . Never use suspension parts or other parts of the body for towing or tie-down purposes .
! Front towing hook
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1 . Take the towing hook , screwdriver and jack handle out of the cargo area . scratch the bumper . Insert the flathead screwdriver into the cutout of the cover and pry open the cover .
3 . Screw the towing hook into the thread hole until its thread can no longer be seen .
WARNING
Never tow AWD models with the front wheels raised off the ground while the rear wheels are on the ground , or with the rear wheels raised off the ground while the front wheels are on the ground . This will cause the vehicle to spin away due to the operation or deterioration of the center differential .
2 . Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not
In case of emergency
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