Subaru Forester: Trailer towing tips
- Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer in hilly country on hot days.
- When towing a trailer, steering, stability, stopping distance and braking performance will be different from normal operation. For safety’s sake, you should employ extra caution when towing a trailer and you should never speed. You should also keep the following tips in mind:
Tires
Never tow a trailer when the temporary
spare tire is used. The temporary
spare tire is not designed to
sustain the towing load. Use of the
temporary spare tire when towing
can result in ...
Before starting out on a trip
- Check that the vehicle and vehicle-tohitch
mounting are in good condition. If
any problems are apparent, do not tow the
trailer.
- Check that the vehicle sits horizontally
with the trailer ...
See also:
Vehicle placard
The vehicle placard is affixed to the
driver’s side B-pillar.
Example:
The vehicle placard shows original
tire size, recommended cold tire
inflation pressure on each tire at
maximum lo ...
Services for People with Disabilities
Advisors provide services to help subscribers with physical disabilities and
medical conditions.
Push for help with:
○ Locating a gas station with an attendant to pump gas.
○ Finding ...
Reception Quality
Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the
following reasons:
• The vehicle is parked in an underground parking
structure or under a physical obstacle.
• Dense tree coverage ma ...
