Subaru Forester: Maintenance tools
Your vehicle is equipped with the following
maintenance tools:
- Jack
- Jack handle
- Screwdriver
- Towing hook (eye bolt)
- Wheel nut wrench
- Hex-head wrench (only models with moonroof)
- Wheel cover remover (only models with wheel covers)
Tool bag

1) Screwdriver
2) Wheel nut wrench
3) Tool bag
4) Wheel cover remover (only models with wheel covers)
5) Hex-head wrench (only models with moonroof)
The screwdriver and wheel nut wrench are stored in the tool bag.
Under the cargo area

1) Under-floor storage compartment (if equipped) (Refer to “Under-floor
storage compartment”)
2) Jack handle
3) Tool bucket
4) Spare tire

1) Wheel nut wrench
2) Hex-head wrench (only models with moonroof)
3) Screwdriver
4) Jack
5) Towing hook (eye bolt)
The jack handle is stored under the cargo floor. The jack and towing hook are stored in the tool bucket that is located in the recess of the spare tire wheel.
Also, the tools in the tool bag can be stored in the tool bucket as illustrated.
For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat tires”.
See also:
Tire designations
Information on the sidewall
Federal law mandates that tire manufacturers
place standardized information on the sidewall
of all tires (see the illustration).
The following information is listed on the tire
sidewall:
The tire designation:
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Windows
To avoid serious personal injury
caused by entrapment, always conform
to the following instructions
without exception.
- When operating the power windows,
be extremely careful to
prevent anyone’s fingers, arms,
neck or head from be ...

Temporary spare tire (if equipped)