That's as good as gold for me ( or any small claims court action that might follow- if you get my drift).
#2005 subaru forester forum manual
Anyway, there is NOTHING, in the Subaru owners manual that says you can't flat tow this car, or it will void the warranty. Pretty vague, typical, call center type of a response. I got an "official" Subaru letter (after two weeks) that answered 3 of my 4, very specific questions. We ordered a 2017 Forester, manual, (they take 3 months to show up!! - two other friends have also had to wait 3 months). We've towed Subaru for many years without a problem. We haven't received any information on the 2017 Subaru Forrester as to 4 wheel down manual transmission towing. When I receive an answer, I will relay the information I am sent. I have reached out to my contact at Subaru to see whether you could receive the same letter or at least be put in touch with someone who can officially affirm that the vehicle can be towed four wheels down without voiding the warranty. I read a submission on the Subaru Outback forum in which a letter was sent that specifically stated that the manual Outback could be towed four wheels down behind a motorhome ( ). Now, that doesn't help your situation since you are looking for an official document from the company that will protect you should the vehicle have a problem that would be covered under warranty. During the process of putting together the 2013 Towing Guide, we asked the Subaru rep about this and were told that Outbacks with a manual transmission could be towed four wheels down. But there is specific information about the steps needed to prepare the vehicle to be towed four wheels down. However, there is no such information about towing vehicles with a manual transmission. It specifically says not to tow automatic and CVT vehicles faster than 20 mph and for no more than 31 miles. You are accurate about the information in the Outback owners manual being vague when it comes to recreational towing. We would want something in writing from Subaru permitting 4 wheel down towing before purchasing the Outback (which we otherwise Really Like!). We would greatly appreciate your feedback. If the Subaru automobile was to develop problems that could be attributed to 4 wheel down towing, the warranty could be voided. The rep stated that Subaru does NOT recommend 4 wheels down towing, other than in the instance of emergency/short distance. At the recommendation of our local (Subaru) dealership, we called 1-800-Subaru3 to talk with a Subaru Customer Service representative. However, when we reviewed the Owner's Manual, were unable to verify that recreational towing with 4 wheels down was specifically allowed. Referencing the FMCA 2013 towing guide, we test-drove a 2013 6-speed MT Subaru Outback. Entirely the fault of the trucker, nonetheless we are now in need of replacing our toad. We recently had the unfortunate incident of being rear-ended by an 18-wheeler on I-81, totaling our 2000 Toyota Camry dinghy.