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...
Forum Discussion
The following is how the key works in my 2013 manual transmission Crosstrek:
Insert the key in the Lock position and turn to the ACC position. Radio and related devices are powered and the steering wheel does not lock.
Turn the key back approx. 1/3 turn toward the lock position. Key hits a stop. Radio and related devices are powered and the steering wheel does not lock.
Push in the key and carefully turn it back another approx. 1/3 turn. The key hits a soft stop. Radio and related devices are not powered and the steering wheel does not lock.
Turn the key to the Lock position. Radio and related devices are not powered and the steering wheel does not lock.
Pull the key out of the ignition and the steering wheel locks.
The operator's manual says to tow the car with the key in the ACC position. From my experience, it appears that any of the positions would work so long as the key is in the ignition. Nonetheless, I think it best to use the ACC position as recommended in the manual in order to avoid any unforeseen problems.
Insert the key in the Lock position and turn to the ACC position. Radio and related devices are powered and the steering wheel does not lock.
Turn the key back approx. 1/3 turn toward the lock position. Key hits a stop. Radio and related devices are powered and the steering wheel does not lock.
Push in the key and carefully turn it back another approx. 1/3 turn. The key hits a soft stop. Radio and related devices are not powered and the steering wheel does not lock.
Turn the key to the Lock position. Radio and related devices are not powered and the steering wheel does not lock.
Pull the key out of the ignition and the steering wheel locks.
The operator's manual says to tow the car with the key in the ACC position. From my experience, it appears that any of the positions would work so long as the key is in the ignition. Nonetheless, I think it best to use the ACC position as recommended in the manual in order to avoid any unforeseen problems.
