General Information: Notices: Note: Towing

Avoid towing vehicles except when the vehicle cannot be driven. For models with AWD, AT or VTD, use a loader instead of towing. When towing other vehicles, pay attention to the following to prevent hook or vehicle damage resulting from excessive weight.

• Do not tow other vehicles with a front tie-down hook.
• Make sure the vehicle towing is heavier than the vehicle being towed.
• Front

Remove the fog light cover (except for OUTBACK model) and hook cover, and then install the hook.

Fig 1: Removing Fog Light Cover And Hook Cover

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• Rear
  Fig 2: Identifying Hook

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• Notes

Towing	Precautions	MT	AT
Lifting up four wheels (On a trailer) Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.	Towing the vehicle after lifting up all four wheels is a basic rule for AWD model.	◦	◦
Rope Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.	Check if both front and rear wheels are rotated normally. AT model driving conditions: Driving speed 50 km/h (31 MPH) or less Allow driving distance 30 km (19 miles) or less	◦
Raising the front wheels Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.	Prohibited for full-time AWD model.	X	X
Lifting up the front wheels Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.	Prohibited, due to damage on bumper, front grille, etc. Do not raise the vehicle with bumper.	X	X
Marked ◦: OK, Marked X: Prohibited, Marked : Conditionally OK.