Subaru Forester: Connecting a trailer
Trailer hitches
Never drill the frame or under-body of your vehicle to install a commercial trailer hitch. If you do, dangerous exhaust gas, water or mud may enter the passenger compartment through the ...Trailer brakes
- Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight. - Do not directly connect your trailer’s hydraulic brake system to t ...See also:
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check the fluid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine, let it run until the
radiator fan comes on, then shut
off the en ...
Engine oil and filter
1. Oil filler cap
2. Oil drain plug
3. Oil filter
1. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug.
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug with a wrench and
completely drain ...
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, seat belt
pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
may contain perchlorate material ...