Towing; Chain Direction At Tie-Down Condition; Chain Pulling Range At Tie-Down Condition; Vehicle Sinking Volume At Tie-Down Condition - Subaru 2004 FORESTER Service Manual

• Chain direction at tie-down condition

• Chain pulling range at tie-down condition

: (A)
(A) Chain pulling range at tie-down condition

9. 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, to prevent excessive weight from damaging the hook or ve-
hicle:
• Do not tow other vehicles with a front hook for tie-down.
• Make sure the vehicle towing is heavier that the vehicle being towed.
Note

• Vehicle sinking volume at tie-down condition

Measure the distance L between tire highest point
to arch highest point before tie-down and after tie-
down. Difference of measurement value (drop
height) shall be within 50 mm (1.97 in). Make sure
to fix the vehicle securely.
NT-00007
NT-00008
NT-7
L
NOTE
L
NT-00082