2006 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 263
2006 Subaru Forester Manual
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9-12 In case of emergency sition for automatic transmission vehicles or "1st" for manual transmission vehicles. 2. Pull up the parking brake lever 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. towed. 4. Take up slack in the towline slowly to prevent damage to the vehicle. Use only the specified towing hooks and tie-down hooks. Never use suspension parts or other parts of the body for towing or tiedown purposes. Never use the tie-down hook on the underside of the vehicle closest to the muffler for towing purposes. Towing with all wheels on the ground Never turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position while the vehicle is being towed because the steering wheel and the direction of the wheels will be locked. Remember that the brake booster and power steering do not function 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. Using a flat-bed truck 900019 900018 This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Use the following procedures to ensure safe transportation. 1. Shift the selector lever into the "P" po- 1. Check the transmission and differential oil levels and add oil to bring it to the upper level if necessary. 2. Release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral. 3. The ignition switch should be in the "ACC" position while the vehicle is being If transmission failure occurs, transport your vehicle on a flatbed truck. Do not run the engine while being towed using this method. Transmission damage could result if the vehicle is towed with the engine running.