Subaru 2014 Forester, Owner'S Manual

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In case of emergency/Towing
lever into the
“
1st
”
position for MT models.
2. Apply the parking brake firmly.
3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier
properly with safety chains. Each safety
chain should be equally tightened and
care must be taken not to pull the chains
so tightly that the suspension bottoms out.
CAUTION
If your vehicle has a front under-
spoiler and rear underspoiler (both
optional), be careful not to scrape
them when placing the vehicle on
the carrier and when removing the
vehicle from the carrier.
&
Towing with all wheels on the
ground
1. Release the parking brake and put the
transmission in the
“
N
”
/neutral position.
2. The ignition switch should be in the
“
ACC
”
position while the vehicle is being
towed.
3. Take up slack in the towline slowly to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
WARNING
.
Never turn the ignition switch to
the
“
LOCK
”
/
“
OFF
”
position while
the vehicle is being towed be-
cause the steering wheel and the
direction of the wheels will be
locked.
.
Remember that the brake booster
and power steering do not func-
tion when the engine is not
running. Because the engine is
turned off, it will take greater
effort to operate the brake pedal
and steering wheel.
CAUTION
.
If transmission failure occurs,
transport your vehicle on a flat-
bed truck.
.
For CVT models, the traveling
speed must be limited to less
than 20 mph (30 km/h) and the
traveling distance to less than 31
miles (50 km). For greater speeds
and distances, transport your
vehicle on a flat-bed truck.