Repair Contents: Note: Towing

Avoid towing vehicles except when the vehicle cannot be driven. Use a loader instead of towing. When towing other vehicles, pay attention to the following to prevent hook or vehicle damage resulting from excessive weight.

• Do not tow other vehicles with a front tie-down hook.
• Make sure the vehicle towing is heavier than the vehicle being towed.
• When towing the vehicle equipped with Subaru EyeSight, be sure to hold down the pre-collision brake OFF switch to turn OFF the pre-collision brake function. (Check that the pre-collision brake OFF indicator light in the meter lights up.)
• Front

  Remove the hook cover, and install the towing hook (eyebolt).

  CAUTION: Make sure to detach the towing hook (eyebolt) after towing. If the hook remains attached, airbag may not operate properly when receiving a shock from front side. And it may also affect the crash performance of the vehicle.
  NOTE: For sedan models, the towing hook (eyebolt) is not a standard equipment.

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• Rear

  Remove the hook cover, and install the towing hook.

  CAUTION: Make sure to detach the towing hook (eyebolt) after towing. If the hook remains attached, the fuel leakage control function of the fuel pump may not operate properly when receiving a shock from rear side. And it may also affect the crash performance of the vehicle.
  NOTE: For sedan models, the towing hook (eyebolt) is not a standard equipment.

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• Precautions

  Towing	Precautions	CVT
  Lifting up four wheels (on a trailer) Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.	Towing the vehicle after lifting up all four wheels is a basic rule.	•
  Rope Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.	Check if both front and rear wheels are rotated normally. Driving conditions: Driving speed 30 km/h (19 MPH) or less Allow driving distance 50 km (31 miles) or less	*
  Raising the front wheels Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.	Towing the vehicle after lifting up all four wheels is a basic rule.	x
  Lifting up the front wheels Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.	Prohibited, due to damage on bumper, front grille, etc. Do not raise the vehicle with bumper.	x

  Marked ◦: OK, Marked x: Prohibited, Marked * : Conditionally OK

  CAUTION:

  • Place the shift lever in "N" position during towing.
  • Do not lift up the rear wheels to avoid unsteady rotation.
  • Turn the ignition key to "ACC", then check the steering wheel moves freely. (Models without the keyless access with push button start)
  • Turn the ignition switch to "ACC" or "ON" position, and check that the steering wheel moves freely. (Model with keyless access with push button start)
  • Release the parking brake to avoid tire dragging.
  • Since the power steering does not work, be careful for the heavy steering effort. (When engine is stopped)
  • Since the servo brake does not work, be careful that the brake is not applied effectively. (When engine is stopped)
  • In case of the malfunction of internal transmission or drive system, lift up four wheels (on a trailer) for towing.
  • Do not use towing hook (eyebolt) except when towing.
  • While being towed with all four wheels on the ground, turn the engine switch to ON but do not start the engine.