Subaru Forester Manuals 2025 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 472

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
4. Tighten the towing hook securely using the jack handle.
. For models equipped with the BSD / RCTA system, when towing another vehicle, touch“ Rear Vehicle Detection( BSD / RCTA)” to deactivate the system. The system may not operate properly due to the blocked radar waves. For details about how to turn on / off the Rear Vehicle Detection( BSD / RCTA), refer to“ Settings icon( Car settings)” FP231.
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After towing, remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the underfloor storage compartment.
Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.
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WARNING
. Do not use the towing hook for purposes other than 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.
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The front tie-down hooks are located between each of the front tires and the front bumper.
Front tie-down hooks are for tying down the vehicle. They are not for towing.
CAUTION
. To prevent deformation to the bumper and the towing hook, do not apply an excessive load to the towing hook.