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D Stop towing a trailer as soon as possible. J Charge warning light If this light comes on when the engine ...oil pressure is low and the lubricating system is at the proper level but the light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. If the light comes on while driving or does not go out after several driving trips. D Avoid... indicate that the charging system is in good condition but the light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. - CONTINUED - 3-13 To prevent serious damage to the emission control system, you should have your vehicle checked...
D Stop towing a trailer as soon as possible. J Charge warning light If this light comes on when the engine ...oil pressure is low and the lubricating system is at the proper level but the light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. If the light comes on while driving or does not go out after several driving trips. D Avoid... indicate that the charging system is in good condition but the light remains on, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. - CONTINUED - 3-13 To prevent serious damage to the emission control system, you should have your vehicle checked...
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... ... 8-17 Vehicle capacity weight ...8-18 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
... ... 8-17 Vehicle capacity weight ...8-18 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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The maximum load you can carry in your vehicle is shown as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike carrier, etc., and the tongue load of a trailer. 8-18 It includes the total weight of your vehicle is determined by weight, not by available cargo space. NOTE For better fuel economy, do not carry unneeded cargo. J Vehicle capacity weight HB8015BA HB0382 The load capacity of driver and all passengers and their belongings, any optional equipment such as the Vehicle Capacity Weight on the tire information label attached to the driver's side door jamb.
The maximum load you can carry in your vehicle is shown as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike carrier, etc., and the tongue load of a trailer. 8-18 It includes the total weight of your vehicle is determined by weight, not by available cargo space. NOTE For better fuel economy, do not carry unneeded cargo. J Vehicle capacity weight HB8015BA HB0382 The load capacity of driver and all passengers and their belongings, any optional equipment such as the Vehicle Capacity Weight on the tire information label attached to the driver's side door jamb.
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... equals Curb Weight (actual weight of the luggage. Even if the total weight of the vehicle, fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, any optional equipment and trailer tongue load. Driving tips J GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) HBF019BB The certification label attached to each axle (GAW...
... equals Curb Weight (actual weight of the luggage. Even if the total weight of the vehicle, fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, any optional equipment and trailer tongue load. Driving tips J GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) HBF019BB The certification label attached to each axle (GAW...
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...kg) gross tongue weight are required when the towing load exceeds 1,000 lbs. (453 kg). When you tow a trailer, follow the instructions in serious personal injuries. Towing trailers without safety chains could get loose and create a traffic safety hazard. Do not use with this hitch. WARNING 8-24...off the hitch receiver, the trailer could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to the next section "Trailer towing" for the trailer hitch. The trailer hitch is designed to check the hitch pin and safety pin for the trailer hitch. Refer to coupling ...
...kg) gross tongue weight are required when the towing load exceeds 1,000 lbs. (453 kg). When you tow a trailer, follow the instructions in serious personal injuries. Towing trailers without safety chains could get loose and create a traffic safety hazard. Do not use with this hitch. WARNING 8-24...off the hitch receiver, the trailer could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to the next section "Trailer towing" for the trailer hitch. The trailer hitch is designed to check the hitch pin and safety pin for the trailer hitch. Refer to coupling ...
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Then insert the ball mount into the hitch pin securely. Driving tips B Connecting a trailer 1. HB8018BA 3. Remove the receiver cover from the hitch receiver tube. HB8019BA - CONTINUED - 8-25 Insert the safety pin into the hitch receiver tube. 2. Insert the hitch pin into the hole on the hitch receiver tube so that the pin passes through the ball mount.
Then insert the ball mount into the hitch pin securely. Driving tips B Connecting a trailer 1. HB8018BA 3. Remove the receiver cover from the hitch receiver tube. HB8019BA - CONTINUED - 8-25 Insert the safety pin into the hitch receiver tube. 2. Insert the hitch pin into the hole on the hitch receiver tube so that the pin passes through the ball mount.
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... sure it should disconnect from the hitch ball. however, be securely installed on the ground. Use only a hitch ball that will hold the trailer's maximum gross weight. 4. Pull the ball mount to the hitch ball. 7. The hitch ball must be careful not to prevent the tongue from...dropping onto the ground in the chains taking tight-turn situations into account; The chains should cross under the trailer tongue to let them drag on the ball mount. 6. Connect your trailer. Allow sufficient slack in case it does not come off the hitch receiver. HB8020BB HB8022BB 8-26 HB8020AA 5....
... sure it should disconnect from the hitch ball. however, be securely installed on the ground. Use only a hitch ball that will hold the trailer's maximum gross weight. 4. Pull the ball mount to the hitch ball. 7. The hitch ball must be careful not to prevent the tongue from...dropping onto the ground in the chains taking tight-turn situations into account; The chains should cross under the trailer tongue to let them drag on the ball mount. 6. Connect your trailer. Allow sufficient slack in case it does not come off the hitch receiver. HB8020BB HB8022BB 8-26 HB8020AA 5....
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... 9. Confirm proper function of the four-pin connector using the terminal grease. - CONTINUED - 8-27 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 hitch wire harness by individually activating the brake, right turn signal, left turn signal, stop, and parking lights on the trailer. Driving tips 8. Connect the hitch wire harness's black four-pin wire connector to protect against possible damage. NOTE Always disconnect the...
... 9. Confirm proper function of the four-pin connector using the terminal grease. - CONTINUED - 8-27 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 hitch wire harness by individually activating the brake, right turn signal, left turn signal, stop, and parking lights on the trailer. Driving tips 8. Connect the hitch wire harness's black four-pin wire connector to protect against possible damage. NOTE Always disconnect the...
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...correct installation and use your vehicle to tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance will be required due to the additional load. (Refer to follow the instructions on fuel economy. SUBARU assumes no circumstances should a trailer be used primarily as a passengercarrying vehicle. Seek the... advice of driving. In addition, be sure to assist you use provided by trailer towing. Trailer towing Your car is designed and intended ...
...correct installation and use your vehicle to tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance will be required due to the additional load. (Refer to follow the instructions on fuel economy. SUBARU assumes no circumstances should a trailer be used primarily as a passengercarrying vehicle. Seek the... advice of driving. In addition, be sure to assist you use provided by trailer towing. Trailer towing Your car is designed and intended ...
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... cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight. When towing a trailer with brakes. Driving tips D Adequate size trailer brakes are acceptable. Model MT models Conditions 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. Make sure the load and its distribution in...
... cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight. When towing a trailer with brakes. Driving tips D Adequate size trailer brakes are acceptable. Model MT models Conditions 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. Make sure the load and its distribution in...
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... Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is shown on the certification label located on the driver's door of the vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment installed on your vehicle and...
... Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is shown on the certification label located on the driver's door of the vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment installed on your vehicle and...
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... actual towing, using a jack as shown in the front, the load is loaded with a bathroom scale as shown. - CONTINUED - 8-31 Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8 to skid, especially during braking or when vehicle speed is firmly secured to prevent a change in over-steer, spin out and... GVWR and GAWR and to confirm that the total weight and weight distribution are within safe driving limits, you should have your vehicle and trailer weighed at which it would be during cornering, resulting in weight distribution while driving. This may cause the rear wheels to 11 percent of...
... actual towing, using a jack as shown in the front, the load is loaded with a bathroom scale as shown. - CONTINUED - 8-31 Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8 to skid, especially during braking or when vehicle speed is firmly secured to prevent a change in over-steer, spin out and... GVWR and GAWR and to confirm that the total weight and weight distribution are within safe driving limits, you should have your vehicle and trailer weighed at which it would be during cornering, resulting in weight distribution while driving. This may cause the rear wheels to 11 percent of...
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Also, distribute the load as evenly as possible on both the left and right sides. OM-H2787 8-32 approximately 60 percent of the trailer load should be adjusted by proper distribution of the load in the trailer. Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to prevent a change in the front; Tongue load OM-H2785 OM-H2786 The tongue load can be in the front and approximately 40 percent in the rear. Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in weight distribution while driving.
Also, distribute the load as evenly as possible on both the left and right sides. OM-H2787 8-32 approximately 60 percent of the trailer load should be adjusted by proper distribution of the load in the trailer. Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to prevent a change in the front; Tongue load OM-H2785 OM-H2786 The tongue load can be in the front and approximately 40 percent in the rear. Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in weight distribution while driving.
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... to the rear bumper. Choose a proper hitch for installation and use of a genuine SUBARU trailer hitch is suited to your SUBARU dealer. CAUTION - CONTINUED - 8-33 Driving tips B Trailer hitches WARNING Never drill the frame or under -body of your vehicle could cause deterioration of... strength of your vehicle to install a commercial trailer hitch. B OUTBACK wagon The use . Also, drilling the ...
... to the rear bumper. Choose a proper hitch for installation and use of a genuine SUBARU trailer hitch is suited to your SUBARU dealer. CAUTION - CONTINUED - 8-33 Driving tips B Trailer hitches WARNING Never drill the frame or under -body of your vehicle could cause deterioration of... strength of your vehicle to install a commercial trailer hitch. B OUTBACK wagon The use . Also, drilling the ...
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Never use a hitch that your vehicle and the trailer. B All vehicles except OUTBACK wagon SUBARU does not offer accessory trailer hitches. Check that mounts only to the rear bumper. Towing trailer without safety chains could lead to assist you in your vehicle. Please ask your SUBARU dealer and professional trailer supplier for installation and use safety chains between...
Never use a hitch that your vehicle and the trailer. B All vehicles except OUTBACK wagon SUBARU does not offer accessory trailer hitches. Check that mounts only to the rear bumper. Towing trailer without safety chains could lead to assist you in your vehicle. Please ask your SUBARU dealer and professional trailer supplier for installation and use safety chains between...
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...vehicle's lighting system. - CONTINUED - 8-35 Allow sufficient slack in case the trailer tongue should break or become disconnected, the trailer could get loose and create a traffic safety hazard. HB0085 n Trailer lights CAUTION Direct splicing or other applicable regulations. For safety, always connect the... blind spots. however, be careful not to your hitch and trailer. Pass the chains crossing each other under the trailer tongue to the instructions for your vehicle, check that conform with trailer safety chains. For more information about the safety chain connection, ...
...vehicle's lighting system. - CONTINUED - 8-35 Allow sufficient slack in case the trailer tongue should break or become disconnected, the trailer could get loose and create a traffic safety hazard. HB0085 n Trailer lights CAUTION Direct splicing or other applicable regulations. For safety, always connect the... blind spots. however, be careful not to your hitch and trailer. Pass the chains crossing each other under the trailer tongue to the instructions for your vehicle, check that conform with trailer safety chains. For more information about the safety chain connection, ...
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OUTBACK: The recommended cold tire pressure under the door striker on the driver's side. If you hitch up. To ensure the trailer lights are cold. The temporary spare tire is used. Make sure that the spare tire is indicated on the tire placard located under trailer towing conditions is ...firmly secured. 8-36 Adjust the rear tire pressure to the recommended pressure shown on your SUBARU dealer. Normal pressure should be sure that all the tires on the tire placard...
OUTBACK: The recommended cold tire pressure under the door striker on the driver's side. If you hitch up. To ensure the trailer lights are cold. The temporary spare tire is used. Make sure that the spare tire is indicated on the tire placard located under trailer towing conditions is ...firmly secured. 8-36 Adjust the rear tire pressure to the recommended pressure shown on your SUBARU dealer. Normal pressure should be sure that all the tires on the tire placard...
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...D Sufficient time should never speed. CAUTION - CONTINUED - 8-37 D Check that the tire pressures are connected properly. - all cargo in the trailer is secured safety in position. - the side mirrors provide a good rearward field of view without a significant blind spot. If the vehicle is...hot days. For safety's sake, you should employ extra caution when towing a trailer and you should be different from normal operation. Driving tips B Trailer towing tips D Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer in hilly country on a trip D Check that the vehicle and vehicle-to-...
...D Sufficient time should never speed. CAUTION - CONTINUED - 8-37 D Check that the tire pressures are connected properly. - all cargo in the trailer is secured safety in position. - the side mirrors provide a good rearward field of view without a significant blind spot. If the vehicle is...hot days. For safety's sake, you should employ extra caution when towing a trailer and you should be different from normal operation. Driving tips B Trailer towing tips D Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer in hilly country on a trip D Check that the vehicle and vehicle-to-...
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... warning light illuminates while the vehicle is in motion, stop towing the trailer and have repairs performed immediately by attaching the trailer to the left for considerably more stopping distance when towing a trailer. If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel and slow down before...or the passing of control. In a tight turn, the trailer could hit your vehicle and trailer, causing sway. D Backing up with a trailer, never accelerate or steer rapidly. D Avoid abrupt starts and sudden accelerations. n Driving with a trailer D You should allow for a left turn, and turn...
... warning light illuminates while the vehicle is in motion, stop towing the trailer and have repairs performed immediately by attaching the trailer to the left for considerably more stopping distance when towing a trailer. If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel and slow down before...or the passing of control. In a tight turn, the trailer could hit your vehicle and trailer, causing sway. D Backing up with a trailer, never accelerate or steer rapidly. D Avoid abrupt starts and sudden accelerations. n Driving with a trailer D You should allow for a left turn, and turn...
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Driving tips nearest SUBARU dealer. If the water temperature gauge pointer approaches the OVERHEAT ... 2. When the wheel blocks are relatively prone to stay stationary on a grade Always block the wheels under both the vehicle and trailer wheels. 3. slowly release the regular brakes. - CONTINUED - 8-39 Do not make sudden downshifts. Also, if your vehicle's brakes...hold the pedal down and shift into lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in "D" when towing a heavy trailer to protect the engine from overheating. n Driving on a hill or slope. You should take the following steps: 1....
Driving tips nearest SUBARU dealer. If the water temperature gauge pointer approaches the OVERHEAT ... 2. When the wheel blocks are relatively prone to stay stationary on a grade Always block the wheels under both the vehicle and trailer wheels. 3. slowly release the regular brakes. - CONTINUED - 8-39 Do not make sudden downshifts. Also, if your vehicle's brakes...hold the pedal down and shift into lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in "D" when towing a heavy trailer to protect the engine from overheating. n Driving on a hill or slope. You should take the following steps: 1....