2002 SUBARU FORESTER Owners Manual

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HB9010BB
The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (e.g., to free
a stuck vehicle from mud, sand or snow).
The front towing hook is located on the inside of the towing hook cov- er below the right-hand headlight. nTowing hook cover removal procedure
For except OUTBACK models:
HB9013BB
1. Push at the notched portion A, and pull the towing hook cover to-
ward you.

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HB9014BB
2. Insert your fingers under the raised portion B. Then, pull it toward
you so that the towing hook cover may swing open. Remove the cov-
er.For OUTBACK models:
HB9018BA
HB9017BB
1. Pull the towing hook cover toward you while pushing up the portion A . The portion B will be raised.

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HB9020BA
HB9019BB
HB9022BA
HB9021BB
2. Pull the portion B toward you with your left hand. Simultaneously
pull the portion C toward you while pushing the portion C with your
right hand.
HB9024BA
HB9023BB
3. Push the portion D. Pull out the towing hook cover to remove it.

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nTowing hook cover installation procedure
For except OUTBACK models:
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HB9015BA
1. Insert the towing hook cover into the clearance between the fog
light (or bumper trim cover) and the bumper body.
HB9013CB
2. Push the towing hook cover in accordance with the pushing order given in the illustration.

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For OUTBACK models:
HB9025BA
1. Insert the guide E into the hole F.
HB9027BB
HB9026BB
2. Fit the flange G in the slit H from the left end. While holding the
towing hook cover at the portion G, push at the portion I.

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HB9029BB
HB9028BB
3. Push at the portion J. Check that the tab of the portion K is fitted in
the bumper as shown in the illustration.
HB9030BB
4. Push the portion L.

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Using a flat-bed truck
HB8008AA
This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Use the following proce-
dures to ensure safe transportation.
1. Shift the selector lever into the “P” position for automatic transmis-
sion vehicles or “1st” for manual transmission vehicles.
2. Pull up the parking brake lever firmly.
3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier properly with safety chains.
Each safety chain should be equally tightened and care must be tak-en not to pull the chains so tightly that the suspension bottoms out. Towing with all wheels on the ground
WARNING
Never turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position while the
vehicle is being towed because the steering wheel and the direc- tion of the wheels will be locked. Remember that the brake booster and power steering do not
function when the engine is not running. Because the engine isturned off, it will take greater effort to operate the brake pedal andsteering wheel.

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CAUTION
If transmission failure occurs, transport your vehicle on a flat-
bed truck. Do not run the engine while being towed in this method. Trans-
mission damage could result if the vehicle is towed with theengine running. For vehicles with automatic transmission, the traveling speed
must be limited to less than 20 mph (30 km/h) and the traveling
distance to less than 31 miles (50 km). For greater speeds and
distances, transport your vehicle on a flat-bed truck.
HB8010AA
1. Check the transmission and differential oil levels and add oil to
bring it to the upper level if necessary.
2. Release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral.
3. The ignition switch should be in the “ACC” position while the ve-
hicle is being towed.
4. Take up slack in the towline slowly to prevent damage to the ve-hicle.