Subaru Forester Manuals 2023 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 437

Towing 431
After towing , remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket .
Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper .
! Front tie-down hooks
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! Rear tie-down holes
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WARNING
. Do not use the towing hook except when towing your vehicle .
. Be sure to remove the towing hook after towing . Leaving the towing hook mounted on the vehicle could interfere with proper operation of the fuel pump shut off function when the vehicle is struck from behind .
CAUTION
The front tie-down hooks are located between each of the front tires and the front bumper .
To prevent deformation to the bumper and the towing hook , do not apply an excessive load to the towing hook .
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 the
In case of emergency
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