Subaru Legacy: Using a flat-bed truck - Towing - In case of emergency - Subaru Legacy Owners ManualSubaru Legacy: Using a flat-bed truck

This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Use the following procedures

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 for AT and CVT models or the shift lever into “1st” for MT models.

2. Apply the parking brake.

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.

    Towing and tie-down hooks/holes
    The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle from mud, sand or snow). CAUTION ● Use only the specified towing hooks and tie-down hooks/holes. Never use ...

    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 direction of the wheels will be locked. ● Reme ...

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    Locking the doors from the outside without a key
    1 Move the inside lock button to the lock position. 2 Close the door. Vehicles without a smart key system The door cannot be locked if either of the front doors is open and the key is in the engi ...

    Important safety notes
    WARNING When opening or closing the door windows, make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the opening/closing procedure. The door windows are equipped with automatic ...