Subaru Forester: Trailer towing tips - Trailer towing - Driving tips - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Trailer towing tips

- Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h)

- 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 ...

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Console Storage Compartment
To open, press the latch and lift the cover. Center Console The center console has a removable storage tray which can hold cell phones, PDAs, and other small items. Removable Storage Tray WA ...

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that turns on every time you start the engine and monitors the pressure in your tires while driving. Each tire has its o ...

Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME co ...