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.... D Avoid hard acceleration. D Reduce the amount of cargo, if possible. If this light comes on , contact your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. If the oil level is not working properly. This may stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and check the alternator belt.... D Avoid steep uphill grades. D Stop towing a trailer as soon as possible. If the light comes on steadily after the engine starts, stop blinking and come on while driving or does not go...
.... D Avoid hard acceleration. D Reduce the amount of cargo, if possible. If this light comes on , contact your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. If the oil level is not working properly. This may stop the engine at the first safe opportunity and check the alternator belt.... D Avoid steep uphill grades. D Stop towing a trailer as soon as possible. If the light comes on steadily after the engine starts, stop blinking and come on while driving or does not go...
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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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It includes the total weight 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 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 a trailer. 8-18
It includes the total weight 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 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 a trailer. 8-18
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... GVWR and GAWR limitations. - CONTINUED - 8-19 The GVWR equals Curb Weight (actual weight of the vehicle, fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, any optional equipment and trailer tongue load. In addition, the total weight applied to the driver's side door shows GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating...
... GVWR and GAWR limitations. - CONTINUED - 8-19 The GVWR equals Curb Weight (actual weight of the vehicle, fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, any optional equipment and trailer tongue load. In addition, the total weight applied to the driver's side door shows GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating...
Owner's Manual
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... cause an accident resulting in the next section "Trailer towing". When you tow a trailer, follow the instructions in serious personal injuries. D Trailer brakes are permissible for possible recommendations and limitations. A maximum of 2,000 lbs. (906 kg) gross trailer weight and a maximum of weight distributing hitch. WARNING... 1,000 lbs. (453 kg). Refer to coupling damage or hitch ball damage. Be sure your trailer has safety chains and that each chain will hold the trailer's maximum gross weight. Do not use with this hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight could create a ...
... cause an accident resulting in the next section "Trailer towing". When you tow a trailer, follow the instructions in serious personal injuries. D Trailer brakes are permissible for possible recommendations and limitations. A maximum of 2,000 lbs. (906 kg) gross trailer weight and a maximum of weight distributing hitch. WARNING... 1,000 lbs. (453 kg). Refer to coupling damage or hitch ball damage. Be sure your trailer has safety chains and that each chain will hold the trailer's maximum gross weight. Do not use with this hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight could create a ...
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Insert the hitch pin into the hitch pin securely. HB8018BA 3. Insert the safety pin into the hole on the hitch receiver tube so that the pin passes through the ball mount. HB8019BA - CONTINUED - 8-25 Driving tips B Connecting a trailer 1. Remove the receiver cover from the hitch receiver tube. Then insert the ball mount into the hitch receiver tube. 2.
Insert the hitch pin into the hitch pin securely. HB8018BA 3. Insert the safety pin into the hole on the hitch receiver tube so that the pin passes through the ball mount. HB8019BA - CONTINUED - 8-25 Driving tips B Connecting a trailer 1. Remove the receiver cover from the hitch receiver tube. Then insert the ball mount into the hitch receiver tube. 2.
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...come off the hitch receiver. Use only a hitch ball that will hold the trailer's maximum gross weight. Connect the trailer and the hitch with safety chains that is appropriate for the ball mount and your trailer to let them drag on the ball mount. 6. however, be securely installed on... the ground. HB8020AA 5. Connect your trailer. The chains should disconnect from dropping onto the ground in the chains taking ...
...come off the hitch receiver. Use only a hitch ball that will hold the trailer's maximum gross weight. Connect the trailer and the hitch with safety chains that is appropriate for the ball mount and your trailer to let them drag on the ball mount. 6. however, be securely installed on... the ground. HB8020AA 5. Connect your trailer. The chains should disconnect from dropping onto the ground in the chains taking ...
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...hitch receiver tube. Connect the hitch wire harness's black four-pin wire connector to protect against possible damage. NOTE Always disconnect the trailer wire harness before launching or retrieving a watercraft. 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. 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. Confirm proper function of the four-pin...
...hitch receiver tube. Connect the hitch wire harness's black four-pin wire connector to protect against possible damage. NOTE Always disconnect the trailer wire harness before launching or retrieving a watercraft. 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. 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. Confirm proper function of the four-pin...
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... component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving. SUBARU assumes no circumstances should a trailer be used primarily as a passengercarrying vehicle. In addition, be sure to follow the proper instructions. B Maximum load limits... WARNING Never exceed the maximum load limits explained below. B Warranties and maintenance SUBARU warranties do decide to tow a trailer, your safety and satisfaction depend upon proper use your car's engine, drivetrain, brakes, tires and suspension and...
... component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving. SUBARU assumes no circumstances should a trailer be used primarily as a passengercarrying vehicle. In addition, be sure to follow the proper instructions. B Maximum load limits... WARNING Never exceed the maximum load limits explained below. B Warranties and maintenance SUBARU warranties do decide to tow a trailer, your safety and satisfaction depend upon proper use your car's engine, drivetrain, brakes, tires and suspension and...
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... 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight. Driving tips D Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its distribution in your vehicle and trailer are acceptable. D Before towing a trailer, check the trailer total weight, GVW, GAWs and tongue load. When towing a trailer with brakes. Maximum total trailer weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 2,000 lbs (906 kg...
... 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight. Driving tips D Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its distribution in your vehicle and trailer are acceptable. D Before towing a trailer, check the trailer total weight, GVW, GAWs and tongue load. When towing a trailer with brakes. Maximum total trailer weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 2,000 lbs (906 kg...
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GVWR is the combined total of the weight of your vehicle. The front and rear GAWs can be adjusted by putting your vehicle and trailer on your vehicle. n Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must never exceed ... Weight Rating (GAWR) The total weight applied to each time before going on the driver's door of the vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment installed on a vehicle scale. Determine the GVW each axle (GAW) must never exceed the Gross Vehicle ...
GVWR is the combined total of the weight of your vehicle. The front and rear GAWs can be adjusted by putting your vehicle and trailer on your vehicle. n Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must never exceed ... Weight Rating (GAWR) The total weight applied to each time before going on the driver's door of the vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment installed on a vehicle scale. Determine the GVW each axle (GAW) must never exceed the Gross Vehicle ...
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...maximum value of the towing vehicle. Ensure that all cargo is taken off the rear axle of 200 lbs (90 kg). Be sure that the trailer tongue load is reduced during braking or when vehicle speed is from 8 to skid, especially during cornering, resulting in over-steer, spin out ...and/or jackknifing. n Tongue load WARNING If the trailer is loaded with a bathroom scale as shown. - CONTINUED - 8-31 The tongue load can be during actual towing, using a jack as shown in the ...
...maximum value of the towing vehicle. Ensure that all cargo is taken off the rear axle of 200 lbs (90 kg). Be sure that the trailer tongue load is reduced during braking or when vehicle speed is from 8 to skid, especially during cornering, resulting in over-steer, spin out ...and/or jackknifing. n Tongue load WARNING If the trailer is loaded with a bathroom scale as shown. - CONTINUED - 8-31 The tongue load can be during actual towing, using a jack as shown in the ...
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Also, distribute the load as evenly as possible on both the left and right sides. Tongue load OM-H2785 OM-H2786 The tongue load can be in the front and approximately 40 percent in the rear. 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; OM-H2787 8-32 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. Tongue load OM-H2785 OM-H2786 The tongue load can be in the front and approximately 40 percent in the rear. 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; OM-H2787 8-32 Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in weight distribution while driving.
Owner's Manual
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...gas, water or mud may enter the passenger compartment through the drilled hole. If use of a genuine SUBARU trailer hitch is available from your vehicle and trailer. Driving tips B Trailer hitches WARNING Never drill the frame or under -body of your vehicle could cause deterioration of strength of ...your vehicle and cause corrosion around the drilled hole. B OUTBACK wagon The use of a non-genuine hitch is ...
...gas, water or mud may enter the passenger compartment through the drilled hole. If use of a genuine SUBARU trailer hitch is available from your vehicle and trailer. Driving tips B Trailer hitches WARNING Never drill the frame or under -body of your vehicle could cause deterioration of strength of ...your vehicle and cause corrosion around the drilled hole. B OUTBACK wagon The use of a non-genuine hitch is ...
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... safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to assist you in your SUBARU dealer and professional trailer supplier for your trailer's brakes conform with its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight. n Trailer safety chains WARNING WARNING ...Always use . Consult with a professional hitch supplier to coupling damage or hitch ball damage. 8-34 B All vehicles except OUTBACK wagon SUBARU...
... safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to assist you in your SUBARU dealer and professional trailer supplier for your trailer's brakes conform with its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight. n Trailer safety chains WARNING WARNING ...Always use . Consult with a professional hitch supplier to coupling damage or hitch ball damage. 8-34 B All vehicles except OUTBACK wagon SUBARU...
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...not to your vehicle's lighting system. - CONTINUED - 8-35 n Side mirrors After hitching a trailer to let them drag on the ground. HB0085 n Trailer lights CAUTION Direct splicing or other under the trailer tongue to the instructions for your vehicle's electrical system and cause a malfunction of view without ...significant blind spots. Driving tips In case the trailer hitch connector or hitch ball should disconnect from dropping onto the ground in the chains taking tight-turn situations into account;...
...not to your vehicle's lighting system. - CONTINUED - 8-35 n Side mirrors After hitching a trailer to let them drag on the ground. HB0085 n Trailer lights CAUTION Direct splicing or other under the trailer tongue to the instructions for your vehicle's electrical system and cause a malfunction of view without ...significant blind spots. Driving tips In case the trailer hitch connector or hitch ball should disconnect from dropping onto the ground in the chains taking tight-turn situations into account;...
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...tire placard when the tires are connected properly, please consult your SUBARU dealer. In the event your vehicle's electrical system requires modifications to the vehicle's lighting circuit to sustain the towing load. Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper inflation pressure should...cm2) above their normal operating pressure when the tires are properly inflated. If you hitch up. OUTBACK: The recommended cold tire pressure under the door striker on your vehicle or trailer as a precaution against getting a flat tire, be maintained in your vehicle are cold. Normal...
...tire placard when the tires are connected properly, please consult your SUBARU dealer. In the event your vehicle's electrical system requires modifications to the vehicle's lighting circuit to sustain the towing load. Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper inflation pressure should...cm2) above their normal operating pressure when the tires are properly inflated. If you hitch up. OUTBACK: The recommended cold tire pressure under the door striker on your vehicle or trailer as a precaution against getting a flat tire, be maintained in your vehicle are cold. Normal...
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... are in mind: n Before starting out on hot days. If any problems are connected properly. Driving tips B Trailer towing tips D Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer in position. - the side mirrors provide a good rearward field of view without a significant blind spot. If the... hilly country on a trip. D Check that the load and its distribution are correct. D Check that the vehicle sits horizontally with the trailer attached. D Sufficient time should never speed. In an area free of traffic, practice turning, stopping and backing up at the front and...
... are in mind: n Before starting out on hot days. If any problems are connected properly. Driving tips B Trailer towing tips D Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer in position. - the side mirrors provide a good rearward field of view without a significant blind spot. If the... hilly country on a trip. D Check that the load and its distribution are correct. D Check that the vehicle sits horizontally with the trailer attached. D Sufficient time should never speed. In an area free of traffic, practice turning, stopping and backing up at the front and...
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... than the vehicle wheels to 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. If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel and slow down before turning.... If your vehicle. Left turn Right turn . n Driving with a trailer, never accelerate or steer rapidly. When backing up with one hand and turn it to the right for considerably more stopping distance when towing...
... than the vehicle wheels to 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. If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel and slow down before turning.... If your vehicle. Left turn Right turn . n Driving with a trailer, never accelerate or steer rapidly. When backing up with one hand and turn it to the right for considerably more stopping distance when towing...
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... your vehicle has a automatic transmission, avoid using the parking brake or foot brake. D When driving uphill in "D" when towing a heavy trailer to protect the engine from overheating. Also, if your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, avoid driving with the gear selector lever in...until the blocks absorb the load. 4. When the wheel blocks are relatively prone to stay stationary on a hill or slope. Driving tips nearest SUBARU dealer. Apply the parking brake firmly. slowly release the regular brakes. - CONTINUED - 8-39 n Driving on a grade Always block the wheels ...
... your vehicle has a automatic transmission, avoid using the parking brake or foot brake. D When driving uphill in "D" when towing a heavy trailer to protect the engine from overheating. Also, if your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, avoid driving with the gear selector lever in...until the blocks absorb the load. 4. When the wheel blocks are relatively prone to stay stationary on a hill or slope. Driving tips nearest SUBARU dealer. Apply the parking brake firmly. slowly release the regular brakes. - CONTINUED - 8-39 n Driving on a grade Always block the wheels ...