Roof Rail Capacity; Trailer Towing Capacity - Subaru Forester 2022 Getting Started Manual

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY (if equipped)
Forester
(Except
Wilderness)
Forester
(Wilderness)
For more information, please refer to "Driving Tips" in your Owner's Manual.

TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY

Forester (Except Wilderness)
Maximum total trailer weight*
1,500 pounds
Forester (Wilderness)
Maximum total trailer weight*
3,000 pounds
*Towing a trailer with brakes.
NOTE:
• For models equipped with the BSD (Blind Spot Detection) and RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) driving support systems, when towing a trailer, it may be necessary to press the
BSD/RCTA OFF switch to deactivate the system. The system may not operate as
expected due to obstruction of the radar waves. For details about the BSD/RCTA OFF
switch, refer to page 103 and/or "Starting and Operating" in your Owner's Manual.
• For models equipped with the RAB (Reverse Automatic Braking) driving support system,
when towing a trailer, it may be necessary to press the RAB button to deactivate the
system. The system may not operate as expected due to obstruction of the sonar
waves. For details about the RAB button, refer to page 105 and/or "Starting and
Operating" in your Owner's Manual.
Please refer to "Driving Tips" in your Owner's Manual for complete details, especially if
you plan to use this vehicle for regular towing.
Cross Bars
Roof Rails Dynamic
Dynamic
150 Pounds
150 Pounds
Roof Rails Static
176 Pounds
220 Pounds
Maximum tongue weight*
150 pounds
Maximum tongue weight*
300 pounds
700 Pounds
800 Pounds
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