Subaru Forester: Side mirrors - Connecting a trailer - Trailer towing - Driving tips - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Side mirrors

Side mirrors
Side mirrors

After hitching a trailer to your vehicle, check that the standard side mirrors provide a good rearward field of view without significant blind spots. If significant blind spots occur with the vehicle’s standard side mirrors, use towing mirrors that conform with Federal, state/province and/ or other applicable regulations.

    Trailer safety chains
    Always use safety chains between your vehicle and the trailer. Towing a trailer without safety chains could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to ...

    Trailer lights
    Direct splicing or other improper connection of trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction of your vehicle’s lighting system. Connection of tra ...

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    Folding the exterior mirrors in or out electrically
    This function is only available in vehicles for Canada. Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. Briefly press button 1. Both exterior mirrors fold in or out. ...

    Using Operator Mode
    Press the switch rearward and hold it, the Sky Sliderâ„¢ will open from the front and move toward the rear of the vehicle. Press the switch forward and hold it, the Sky Sliderâ„¢ will open from ...