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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Al Fresco wrote:
I recently returned from my first trip (350 miles) towing a 2013 Crosstrek. I used the valet key in the first (ACC position). I was planning on using my other “chipped” key to lock the car doors, but the they would not lock with the valet key in use.
Nonetheless, the car towed very well without any problems using a Ready Brute Elite tow bar and braking system with a 2011 Sunseeker 2300. The stick-shift Crosstrek is a good choice for a toad if some moderate off-road driving is planned. It has a ground clearance similar to that of a Jeep.
I use a regular key while getting the car ready to tow. I have to since I back the car up to lock the tow bars. When I take the regular key out of the ignition, I click the door locks. Then I put the non-starting valet key in the ignition and turn it 1 click, to unlock. The ACC position is 2 clicks and activates stuff that takes battery power.
