OEM General Information: Note: Towing

Avoid towing vehicles except when the vehicle cannot be driven. For models with AWD or AT, 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.
• When towing the vehicle, install the towing hook (eye bolt).
  CAUTION: When tightening the eye bolt using a wheel wrench, be careful not to scratch the bumper.
  Fig 1: Tightening Eye Bolt Using Wheel Wrench

  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
• Precautions
  TOWING PRECAUTIONS REFERENCE CHART
  
  

  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 of 30 km/h (19 MPH) or less Allow driving distance 50 km (31 miles) or less	◦	Δ
  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 Δ: Conditionally OK.

• Place the shift lever in "N" position during towing.
• Do not lift up the rear wheels to avoid unsteady rotation.
• Turn the ignition key to "ACC", then check the steering wheel moves freely.
• Release the parking brake to avoid tire dragging.
• Since the power steering does not work, be careful for the heavy steering effort. (When engine is stopped)
• Since the servo brake does not work, be careful that the brake is not applied effectively. (When engine is stopped)
• In case of the malfunction of internal transmission or drive system, lift up four wheels (on a trailer) for towing.
• Make sure to detach the towing hook (eye bolt) after towing. If the hook remains attached, airbag may not operate properly when receiving a shock. And it may also affect the crash performance of the vehicle.