Get In Case of Emergency -> 9-7. Towing Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Sixth Generation (2020-2025)

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9-7. Towing

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WARNING

Never tow AWD vehicles with the

front wheels raised off the ground

while the rear wheels are on the

ground, or with the rear wheels

raised off the ground while the front

wheels are on the ground. This will

cause the vehicle to spin away due

to the operation or deterioration of

the center differential.

If towing is necessary, SUBARU recom-

mends it be done by your SUBARU dealer

or a commercial towing service.

& Towing Hook and Tie-Down

Hooks/Holes

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The towing hooks should be used only in

an emergency.

A towing hook is supplied with Outback/

Subaru Outback Wilderness only. Legacy

is not supplied with a towing hook (the

towing hook can be purchased at a

SUBARU dealer). On Legacy, the towing

access cover is on the rear bumper only.

SUBARU recommends towing be done

by your SUBARU dealer or a commer-

cial towing service.

CAUTION

. Use only the specified towing

hook and tie-down hooks/holes.

Never use suspension parts or

other parts of the body for towing

or tie-down purposes.

. Never use the tie-down hole clo-

sest to the muffler under the

vehicle for towing purposes.

Front towing hook (Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness):

1. Take out the screwdriver, towing hook,

wheel nut wrench and jack handle from the

under-floor storage compartment.

1) Towing hook covers (Depending on the

vehicle, there may be only one cover.)

2. Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver

with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not

scratch the bumper. Insert the flat-head

screwdriver into the cutout of the cover and

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pry open the cover.

3. Screw the towing hook into the

threaded hole until the threads can no

longer be seen.

4. Tighten the towing hook securely using

the jack handle and wheel nut wrench.

After towing, remove the towing hook from

the vehicle and stow it in the under-floor

storage compartment.

Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.

WARNING

. Do not use the towing hook for

purposes other than towing your

vehicle.

. Be sure to remove the towing

hook after towing. Leaving the

towing hook mounted on the

vehicle could interfere with prop-

er operation of the SRS airbag

system in a frontal collision.

CAUTION

To prevent deformation to the bum-

per and the towing hook, do not

apply excessive load to the towing

hook.

Rear towing hook:

1. Take out the screwdriver, towing hook,

wheel nut wrench and jack handle from the

under-floor storage compartment.

1) Towing hook covers (Depending on the

vehicle, there may be only one cover.)

Legacy

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Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness

2. Pry off the cover on the rear bumper

using a screwdriver, and you will find a

threaded hole for attaching the towing

hook.

3. Screw the towing hook into the

threaded hole until its thread can no longer

be seen.

4. Tighten the towing hook securely using

the jack handle and wheel nut wrench.

After towing, remove the towing hook from

the vehicle and stow it in the under-floor

storage compartment.

Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.

WARNING

. Do not use the towing hook for

purposes other than towing your

vehicle.

. Be sure to remove the towing

hook after towing. Leaving the

towing hook mounted on the

vehicle could interfere with prop-

er operation of the fuel pump

shut off function when the vehi-

cle is struck from behind.

CAUTION

To prevent deformation to the bum-

per and the towing hook, do not

apply excessive load to the towing

hook.

Front tie-down hooks:

The front tie-down hooks are located

between each of the front tires and the

front bumper.

Front Tie-down Hooks are for tying down

the vehicle. They are not for towing.

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Rear tie-down holes:

1) Rear tie-down hole

The rear tie-down holes are located near

each of the jack-up reinforcements.

There is a plug in each rear tie-down hole.

To use the rear tie-down holes, remove the

plugs. After using the rear tie-down holes,

return the plugs to their original places.

WARNING

Use the rear tie-down holes only for

downward anchoring. If they are

used to anchor the vehicle in any

other direction, cables may slip out

of the holes, possibly causing a

dangerous situation.

& Using a Flat-Bed Truck

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This is the best way to transport your

vehicle. Use the following procedures to

ensure safe transportation.

1. Shift the select lever into the “P”

position.

2. Apply the parking brake firmly.

3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier

properly with safety chains. Each safety

chain should be equally tightened and care

must be taken not to pull the chains so

tightly that the suspension bottoms out.

CAUTION

Transport by flat-bed truck may

cause the headlights to become

misaligned. In such a case, have

the headlight alignment checked by

a SUBARU dealer after transporting

the vehicle by flat-bed truck.

& Towing with All Wheels on the

Ground

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WARNING

. Never turn the ignition switch to

the “LOCK”/“OFF” position while

the vehicle is being towed be-

cause the steering wheel and the

direction of the wheels will be

locked.

. Remember that the brake booster

and power steering do not func-

tion when the engine is not run-

ning. Because the engine is

turned off, it will take greater

effort to operate the brake pedal

and steering wheel.

CAUTION

. If transmission failure occurs,

transport your vehicle on a flat-

bed truck.

. Sometime damaged vehicles can-

not be towed because of their

damaged condition. In that case,

use a flat-bed truck for transpor-

tation.

. The traveling speed must be

limited to less than 20 mph (32

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.

. Use a flat-bed truck if there are

long distance downgrades or

steep slopes. However, do not

apply the brake pedal for a long

time because the engine braking

will not work while towing. Doing

so could overheat the brake.

. Drive carefully and do not make

an impact on the towing rope by

suddenly starting.

. Use a specific towing rope for

towing. If wire ropes and metal

chains are needed to be used for

towing, wrap the contact portion

of the bumper with cloth to pro-

tect it from damage.

1. Release the parking brake and put the

transmission in neutral.

2. The ignition switch should be in the

“ON” position while the vehicle is being

towed.

3. Take up slack in the towline slowly to

prevent damage to the vehicle.

9-8. Electronic Parking Brake

– If the Electronic Parking

Brake Cannot Be Released

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Contact your SUBARU dealer and have

your SUBARU dealer release the electro-

nic parking brake.

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