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:
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on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do
with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully
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diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
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Temporary spare tire (if equipped)