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Illustrated index J Exterior HBF003BB 1 Hood lock release 2 3 4 5 6 (page 11-5) Headlight switch (page 3-19) Bulb replacement (page 11-57) Wiper switch (page 3-26) Moonroof (page 2-30) Roof rail (page 8-20) 7 8 9 Q W E R Door locks (page 2-3) Tire pressure (page 11-39) Flat tires (page 9-4) Tire chains (page 8-16) Fog light switch (page 3-24) Tie-down hooks (page 9-15) Towing hook (page 9-15) xii
Illustrated index J Exterior HBF003BB 1 Hood lock release 2 3 4 5 6 (page 11-5) Headlight switch (page 3-19) Bulb replacement (page 11-57) Wiper switch (page 3-26) Moonroof (page 2-30) Roof rail (page 8-20) 7 8 9 Q W E R Door locks (page 2-3) Tire pressure (page 11-39) Flat tires (page 9-4) Tire chains (page 8-16) Fog light switch (page 3-24) Tie-down hooks (page 9-15) Towing hook (page 9-15) xii
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HBF013BB HBB027CB 1 Rear wiper switch (page 3-28) 2 Rear window defogger switch 3 4 5 (page 3-29) Fuel filler lid (page 7-4) Child safety locks (page 2-20) Towing hook (page 9-15) 6 Trunk/Rear gate (page 2-24/2-29) 7 Tie-down hooks (page 9-15) 8 Bulb replacement (page 11-61) - CONTINUED - xiii
HBF013BB HBB027CB 1 Rear wiper switch (page 3-28) 2 Rear window defogger switch 3 4 5 (page 3-29) Fuel filler lid (page 7-4) Child safety locks (page 2-20) Towing hook (page 9-15) 6 Trunk/Rear gate (page 2-24/2-29) 7 Tie-down hooks (page 9-15) 8 Bulb replacement (page 11-61) - CONTINUED - xiii
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Instruments and controls Ignition switch WARNING Never turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" while the vehicle is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel when you turn the steering wheel slightly to steer. HB4000CA B LOCK The key can only be inserted or ...
Instruments and controls Ignition switch WARNING Never turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" while the vehicle is being driven or towed because that will lock the steering wheel when you turn the steering wheel slightly to steer. HB4000CA B LOCK The key can only be inserted or ...
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...the light remains on while driving or does not go out after several driving trips. If the light comes on , contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. D Stop towing a trailer as soon as possible. If the belt is loose, broken or if the belt is low, add oil immediately. This...engine at the first safe opportunity and check the engine oil level. If this light comes on , contact your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. J Oil pressure warning light CAUTION Do not operate the engine with the oil pressure warning light on when the engine is ...
...the light remains on while driving or does not go out after several driving trips. If the light comes on , contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. D Stop towing a trailer as soon as possible. If the belt is loose, broken or if the belt is low, add oil immediately. This...engine at the first safe opportunity and check the engine oil level. If this light comes on , contact your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. J Oil pressure warning light CAUTION Do not operate the engine with the oil pressure warning light on when the engine is ...
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...12 km/h). If the brake system warning light should have the brakes inspected by a SUBARU dealer immediately. If the light remains on when the brake fluid level has dropped to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. This light has the following two functions: B Parking brake warning ...system warning light (U.S.) (Canada) D Driving with the parking brake fully released. D If at a SUBARU dealer as soon as shown below, the VDC system may not be considered normal. This indicates your vehicle towed to near the "MIN" level of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in the...
...12 km/h). If the brake system warning light should have the brakes inspected by a SUBARU dealer immediately. If the light remains on when the brake fluid level has dropped to the nearest SUBARU dealer for repair. This light has the following two functions: B Parking brake warning ...system warning light (U.S.) (Canada) D Driving with the parking brake fully released. D If at a SUBARU dealer as soon as shown below, the VDC system may not be considered normal. This indicates your vehicle towed to near the "MIN" level of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in the...
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... GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...8-19 Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) ...8-20 Trailer hitch (if equipped) ...Trailer towing ... 8-24 8-28 8
... GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...8-19 Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) ...8-20 Trailer hitch (if equipped) ...Trailer towing ... 8-24 8-28 8
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... driving surfaces a relatively level, obstruction-free - CONTINUED - WARNING 8-7 D There are driving an all terrain vehicle. B All AWD models except OUTBACK Your AWD vehicle is located under other vehicles. Using other sizes may result in driving - overconfidence because you use only the same size, circumference... may result in order to loss of your speed and maintain an ample distance from other similar conditions. For detail information, see "Towing" section in the vehicle. D Tire chains should always be sure to drive. It is a passenger car designed primarily for on ...
... driving surfaces a relatively level, obstruction-free - CONTINUED - WARNING 8-7 D There are driving an all terrain vehicle. B All AWD models except OUTBACK Your AWD vehicle is located under other vehicles. Using other sizes may result in driving - overconfidence because you use only the same size, circumference... may result in order to loss of your speed and maintain an ample distance from other similar conditions. For detail information, see "Towing" section in the vehicle. D Tire chains should always be sure to drive. It is a passenger car designed primarily for on ...
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... or over rough terrain. D Drive carefully. and otherwise similar to on ordinary roads or off -road, certain common sense precautions such as a towing rope or chain, a shovel, wheel blocks, first aid kit and portable phone or citizens band radio. Operating it to drive through pools and ...down slopes that your vehicle's off -road vehicle nor an all of the OUTBACK. But please keep in damage not eligible for general guidance. B OUTBACK Because of the steering wheel. Do not take your Subaru can end over sideways than those conditions could subject the vehicle to excessive ...
... or over rough terrain. D Drive carefully. and otherwise similar to on ordinary roads or off -road, certain common sense precautions such as a towing rope or chain, a shovel, wheel blocks, first aid kit and portable phone or citizens band radio. Operating it to drive through pools and ...down slopes that your vehicle's off -road vehicle nor an all of the OUTBACK. But please keep in damage not eligible for general guidance. B OUTBACK Because of the steering wheel. Do not take your Subaru can end over sideways than those conditions could subject the vehicle to excessive ...
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...specified for possible recommendations and limitations. Permissible trailer weight changes depending on the situation. Towing trailers without safety chains could cause an accident resulting in the next section "Trailer towing". When you tow a trailer, follow the instructions in serious personal injuries. WARNING 8-24 D Trailer ...with any type of 200 lbs. (90 kg) gross tongue weight are required when the towing load exceeds 1,000 lbs. (453 kg). Do not use with this hitch. Refer to tow a Class 1 rated load. Exceeding the maximum weight could create a traffic safety hazard ...
...specified for possible recommendations and limitations. Permissible trailer weight changes depending on the situation. Towing trailers without safety chains could cause an accident resulting in the next section "Trailer towing". When you tow a trailer, follow the instructions in serious personal injuries. WARNING 8-24 D Trailer ...with any type of 200 lbs. (90 kg) gross tongue weight are required when the towing load exceeds 1,000 lbs. (453 kg). Do not use with this hitch. Refer to tow a Class 1 rated load. Exceeding the maximum weight could create a traffic safety hazard ...
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B When you do not tow a trailer D Remove the ball mount from the hitch receiver tube and insert the receiver cover onto the hitch receiver tube. D Occasionally lubricate terminals of the ... four-pin wire connector to protect against possible damage. D Place the dust cap over the four-pin connector of the hitch wire harness to the towing trailer's wire harness HB8021BB 9. Driving tips 8.
B When you do not tow a trailer D Remove the ball mount from the hitch receiver tube and insert the receiver cover onto the hitch receiver tube. D Occasionally lubricate terminals of the ... four-pin wire connector to protect against possible damage. D Place the dust cap over the four-pin connector of the hitch wire harness to the towing trailer's wire harness HB8021BB 9. Driving tips 8.
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... appropriate for your vehicle. Seek the advice of driving. B Warranties and maintenance SUBARU warranties do decide to tow a trailer, your safety and satisfaction depend upon proper use your SUBARU dealer to follow the proper instructions. Towing a trailer puts additional loads on your failure to follow the instructions on fuel economy. B Maximum load limits WARNING...
... appropriate for your vehicle. Seek the advice of driving. B Warranties and maintenance SUBARU warranties do decide to tow a trailer, your safety and satisfaction depend upon proper use your SUBARU dealer to follow the proper instructions. Towing a trailer puts additional loads on your failure to follow the instructions on fuel economy. B Maximum load limits WARNING...
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Driving tips D Adequate size trailer brakes are acceptable. Model MT models Conditions When towing a trailer without brakes. Maximum total trailer weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 2,000 lbs (906 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 2,000 lbs (906 kg) 1,000 ... plus its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight. AT models When towing a trailer without brakes. D Before towing a trailer, check the trailer total weight, GVW, GAWs and tongue load. When towing a trailer with brakes. When towing a trailer with brakes. When towing a trailer on a long uphill grade continuously for over 5 miles (8 km) with ...
Driving tips D Adequate size trailer brakes are acceptable. Model MT models Conditions When towing a trailer without brakes. Maximum total trailer weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 2,000 lbs (906 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 2,000 lbs (906 kg) 1,000 ... plus its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight. AT models When towing a trailer without brakes. D Before towing a trailer, check the trailer total weight, GVW, GAWs and tongue load. When towing a trailer with brakes. When towing a trailer with brakes. When towing a trailer on a long uphill grade continuously for over 5 miles (8 km) with ...
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...than in the front, the load is from 8 to 11 percent of the total trailer weight and does not exceed the maximum value of the towing vehicle. Be sure that all cargo is reduced during cornering, resulting in over-steer, spin out and/or jackknifing. This may cause the rear wheels... or when vehicle speed is firmly secured to prevent a change in weight distribution while driving. When weighing the tongue load, be sure to position the towing coupler at the height at a commercial weighing station. Driving tips Gross Axle Weight OM-H2784 HBF019BB To check both GVWR and GAWR and to confirm...
...than in the front, the load is from 8 to 11 percent of the total trailer weight and does not exceed the maximum value of the towing vehicle. Be sure that all cargo is reduced during cornering, resulting in over-steer, spin out and/or jackknifing. This may cause the rear wheels... or when vehicle speed is firmly secured to prevent a change in weight distribution while driving. When weighing the tongue load, be sure to position the towing coupler at the height at a commercial weighing station. Driving tips Gross Axle Weight OM-H2784 HBF019BB To check both GVWR and GAWR and to confirm...
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... not use . Be sure to your SUBARU dealer. If use of the hitch manufacturer's instructions for your vehicle and cause corrosion around the drilled hole. The bumper is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. CAUTION - CONTINUED - 8-33 B OUTBACK wagon The use a hitch that the hitch... mounting bolts and nuts are tight. D Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system, brake system, or other systems when installing a hitch or other trailer towing equipment. Never use of your vehicle. Also,...
... not use . Be sure to your SUBARU dealer. If use of the hitch manufacturer's instructions for your vehicle and cause corrosion around the drilled hole. The bumper is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. CAUTION - CONTINUED - 8-33 B OUTBACK wagon The use a hitch that the hitch... mounting bolts and nuts are tight. D Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system, brake system, or other systems when installing a hitch or other trailer towing equipment. Never use of your vehicle. Also,...
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...must be tapped into the trailer's hydraulic brake system. Your SUBARU's brake system is not designed to the rear bumper. Never use a hitch that your vehicle and the trailer. B All vehicles except OUTBACK wagon SUBARU does not offer accessory trailer hitches. Consult with its cargo exceed... 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight. Towing trailer without safety chains could lead to follow all of load. Electric brakes ...
...must be tapped into the trailer's hydraulic brake system. Your SUBARU's brake system is not designed to the rear bumper. Never use a hitch that your vehicle and the trailer. B All vehicles except OUTBACK wagon SUBARU does not offer accessory trailer hitches. Consult with its cargo exceed... 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight. Towing trailer without safety chains could lead to follow all of load. Electric brakes ...
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...ground in the chains taking tight-turn situations into account; If significant blind spots occur with the vehicle's standard side mirrors, use towing mirrors that the standard side mirrors provide a good rearward field of your hitch and trailer. n Side mirrors After hitching a trailer... may damage your vehicle's electrical system and cause a malfunction of view without significant blind spots. For safety, always connect the towing vehicle and trailer with Federal, state/province and/or other applicable regulations. For more information about the safety chain connection, refer to...
...ground in the chains taking tight-turn situations into account; If significant blind spots occur with the vehicle's standard side mirrors, use towing mirrors that the standard side mirrors provide a good rearward field of your hitch and trailer. n Side mirrors After hitching a trailer... may damage your vehicle's electrical system and cause a malfunction of view without significant blind spots. For safety, always connect the towing vehicle and trailer with Federal, state/province and/or other applicable regulations. For more information about the safety chain connection, refer to...
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...when towing a trailer, ask a commercial road service to increase its capacity and accommodate wiring changes. Normal pressure should be in accordance with the trailer manufacturer's specifications. Normal pressure should be maintained in the front tires. Check for proper operation of the vehicle. OUTBACK: ... be maintained in the front tires. Adjust the rear tire pressure to sustain the towing load. The temporary spare tire is not designed to the recommended pressure shown on your SUBARU dealer. Make sure that the spare tire is recommended to inflate the rear tires ...
...when towing a trailer, ask a commercial road service to increase its capacity and accommodate wiring changes. Normal pressure should be in accordance with the trailer manufacturer's specifications. Normal pressure should be maintained in the front tires. Check for proper operation of the vehicle. OUTBACK: ... be maintained in the front tires. Adjust the rear tire pressure to sustain the towing load. The temporary spare tire is not designed to the recommended pressure shown on your SUBARU dealer. Make sure that the spare tire is recommended to inflate the rear tires ...
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...secured safety in the trailer is tipped sharply up . D Check that the vehicle and trailer are acceptable. Driving tips B Trailer towing tips D Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer in mind: n Before starting out on a trip. D Check that the load and its distribution are connected properly.... different from normal operation. CAUTION - CONTINUED - 8-37 If any problems are correct. D Check that the tire pressures are apparent, do not tow the trailer. In an area free of view without a significant blind spot. For safety's sake, you should employ extra caution when...
...secured safety in the trailer is tipped sharply up . D Check that the vehicle and trailer are acceptable. Driving tips B Trailer towing tips D Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer in mind: n Before starting out on a trip. D Check that the load and its distribution are connected properly.... different from normal operation. CAUTION - CONTINUED - 8-37 If any problems are correct. D Check that the tire pressures are apparent, do not tow the trailer. In an area free of view without a significant blind spot. For safety's sake, you should employ extra caution when...
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... with a trailer D You should allow for a right turn . Avoid sudden braking because it to the right for considerably more stopping distance when towing a trailer. If your vehicle. Left turn Right turn , the trailer could hit your vehicle has a manual transmission, always start out in motion, stop... towing the trailer and have repairs performed immediately by attaching the trailer to the inside of your vehicle. Make a longer than the vehicle ...
... with a trailer D You should allow for a right turn . Avoid sudden braking because it to the right for considerably more stopping distance when towing a trailer. If your vehicle. Left turn Right turn , the trailer could hit your vehicle has a manual transmission, always start out in motion, stop... towing the trailer and have repairs performed immediately by attaching the trailer to the inside of your vehicle. Make a longer than the vehicle ...
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.... slowly release the regular brakes. - CONTINUED - 8-39 D If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, avoid driving with the gear selector lever in "D" when towing a heavy trailer to the "Engine overheat" section in chapter 9, and "Warning and indicator lights" section in hot weather, pay attention to overheat. Apply the regular..., use 1st gear) in place, release the regular brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load. 4. You should take the following steps: 1. Driving tips nearest SUBARU dealer.
.... slowly release the regular brakes. - CONTINUED - 8-39 D If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, avoid driving with the gear selector lever in "D" when towing a heavy trailer to the "Engine overheat" section in chapter 9, and "Warning and indicator lights" section in hot weather, pay attention to overheat. Apply the regular..., use 1st gear) in place, release the regular brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load. 4. You should take the following steps: 1. Driving tips nearest SUBARU dealer.