Subaru Forester Manuals 2024 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 443

Towing 437
After towing , remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket .
Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper .
about the BSD / RCTA OFF switch , refer to “ BSD / RCTA OFF switch ” FP365 .
! 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 .
! Front tie-down hooks
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CAUTION
. To prevent deformation to the bumper and the towing hook , do not apply an excessive load to the towing hook .
. For models equipped with the BSD ( Blind Spot Detection ) and RCTA ( Rear Cross Traffic Alert ) driving support systems , when towing another vehicle , press the BSD / RCTA OFF switch to deactivate the system . The system may not operate properly due to the blocked radar waves . For details
The front tie-down hooks are located between each of the front tires and the front bumper .
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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