Planning to tow a 2013 Subaru Crostrek
I have towed a 2005 Saturn Ion for 10 years and am preparing a 2013 Subaru Crosstrek to tow. I know that a standard transmission can be towed but do not know if I need to have a key in the ignition or...
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Sorry guys, but I'll keep turning the key to first position and leave it there. Owners manual has those instructions, and I talked with a Subi factory techie at the Subi plant years ago, and that is the proper way to set a Subi up to tow. Not just the Crosstrek, but any manual tranny Subi.
From page 9-15 in the 2013 Subi Crosstrek Owners Manual, towing with all 4 wheels on the ground----
1. Release emergengy brake. Put the transmission in neutral position.
2. Ignition switch should be in the "acc" position while the vehicle is being towed.
3. Take up slack in the towline slowely to avoid damage to the vehicle.
Warning Notice---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.
Grumpy
From page 9-15 in the 2013 Subi Crosstrek Owners Manual, towing with all 4 wheels on the ground----
1. Release emergengy brake. Put the transmission in neutral position.
2. Ignition switch should be in the "acc" position while the vehicle is being towed.
3. Take up slack in the towline slowely to avoid damage to the vehicle.
Warning Notice---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.
Grumpy
