Dinghy towing a 2014 Subaru Forester
We are looking to buy a 2014 Subaru Forester Manual tranny for the purpose of being able to tow. Everyone plus the dealers say "No" to towing on all 4, but need all 4 up. the manual says "not recomm...
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The 2014 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual states:
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.
WARNING
Never turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK”/“OFF” position while
the vehicle is being towed because
the steering wheel and the
direction of the wheels will be
locked.
I see nothing in the owners manual stating the 2014 Subaru Forester cannot be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
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.
WARNING
Never turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK”/“OFF” position while
the vehicle is being towed because
the steering wheel and the
direction of the wheels will be
locked.
I see nothing in the owners manual stating the 2014 Subaru Forester cannot be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
