Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Using a flat-bed truck

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual / In case of emergency / Towing / Using a flat-bed truck

Using a flat-bed truck

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

For CVT models, shift the select lever into the "P" position. For MT models, shift the shift lever into the "1st" position.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
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 hook and tie-down hooks/holes

The towing hook should be used only in an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle from mud, sand or snow). A towing hook is supplied with Outback only. Legacy is not supplied with a towing hoo ...

Towing with all wheels on the ground

WARNING Never turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"/"OFF" position while the vehicle is being towed because the steering wheel and the direction of the wheels wil ...

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