Owner's Manual
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... ...Tires ...Tires and wheels ...Top strap anchors ...Towing ...Traction AA, A, B, C ...Trailer hitch (if equipped) ...Trailer towing (for an automatic transmission vehicle ...State emission testing (U.S. SRS frontal airbag ...SRS side ...airbag (if equipped) ...Starting a flooded engine ...Starting the engine ...Starting the engine during cold weather below - 4 °F (- 20 °C) ...Starting the engine for a manual transmission vehicle ...Starting the engine for OUTBACK...
... ...Tires ...Tires and wheels ...Top strap anchors ...Towing ...Traction AA, A, B, C ...Trailer hitch (if equipped) ...Trailer towing (for an automatic transmission vehicle ...State emission testing (U.S. SRS frontal airbag ...SRS side ...airbag (if equipped) ...Starting a flooded engine ...Starting the engine ...Starting the engine during cold weather below - 4 °F (- 20 °C) ...Starting the engine for a manual transmission vehicle ...Starting the engine for OUTBACK...
Owner's Manual
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... ... 8-15 Vehicle capacity weight ...8-16 GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...8-17 Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) ...8-18 Trailer hitch (if equipped) ...Trailer towing ... 8-22 8-26 8
... ... 8-15 Vehicle capacity weight ...8-16 GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...8-17 Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) ...8-18 Trailer hitch (if equipped) ...Trailer towing ... 8-22 8-26 8
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle is determined by weight, not by available cargo space. The maximum load you can shorten the life of your vehicle is shown as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike carrier, etc., and the tongue load of a sudden stop or a collision. CAUTION Do not carry spray cans, containers with flammable or... wagon). NOTE For better fuel economy, do not carry unneeded cargo. Such items could cause serious injury. Also, overloading can carry in the event of a trailer. 8-16 This could tumble forward in your vehicle. injury.
... your vehicle is determined by weight, not by available cargo space. The maximum load you can shorten the life of your vehicle is shown as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike carrier, etc., and the tongue load of a sudden stop or a collision. CAUTION Do not carry spray cans, containers with flammable or... wagon). NOTE For better fuel economy, do not carry unneeded cargo. Such items could cause serious injury. Also, overloading can carry in the event of a trailer. 8-16 This could tumble forward in your vehicle. injury.
Owner's Manual
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... placement before towing a trailer. Trailer hitch (if equipped) D Never exceed the maximum weight specified for the trailer hitch. D Trailer brakes are permissible for the trailer hitch. If the ball mount comes off the hitch receiver, the trailer could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to tow a Class 1 rated load. WARNING 8-22 The trailer hitch is designed to coupling...
... placement before towing a trailer. Trailer hitch (if equipped) D Never exceed the maximum weight specified for the trailer hitch. D Trailer brakes are permissible for the trailer hitch. If the ball mount comes off the hitch receiver, the trailer could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to tow a Class 1 rated load. WARNING 8-22 The trailer hitch is designed to coupling...
Owner's Manual
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Remove the receiver cover from the hitch receiver tube. HB8018BA 3. HB8019BA - CONTINUED - 8-23 Insert the hitch pin into the hitch receiver tube. 2. Then insert the ball mount into the hole on the hitch receiver tube so that the pin passes through the ball mount. Insert the safety pin into the hitch pin securely. Driving tips B Connecting a trailer 1.
Remove the receiver cover from the hitch receiver tube. HB8018BA 3. HB8019BA - CONTINUED - 8-23 Insert the hitch pin into the hitch receiver tube. 2. Then insert the ball mount into the hole on the hitch receiver tube so that the pin passes through the ball mount. Insert the safety pin into the hitch pin securely. Driving tips B Connecting a trailer 1.
Owner's Manual
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... mount to the hitch ball. 7. Allow sufficient slack in case it does not come off the hitch receiver. Connect the trailer and the hitch with safety chains that is appropriate for the ball mount and your trailer to make sure it should cross under the trailer tongue to let ...them drag on the ball mount. 6. HB8020AA 5. Connect your trailer. 4. The hitch ball must be...
... mount to the hitch ball. 7. Allow sufficient slack in case it does not come off the hitch receiver. Connect the trailer and the hitch with safety chains that is appropriate for the ball mount and your trailer to make sure it should cross under the trailer tongue to let ...them drag on the ball mount. 6. HB8020AA 5. Connect your trailer. 4. The hitch ball must be...
Owner's Manual
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... retrieving a watercraft. 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. Driving tips 8. 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. Connect the hitch wire harness's black four-pin...
... retrieving a watercraft. 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. Driving tips 8. 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. Connect the hitch wire harness's black four-pin...
Owner's Manual
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.... B Warranties and maintenance SUBARU warranties do decide to tow a trailer, your safety and satisfaction ... installation and use your vehicle to tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance will be required due to... responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage that result from trailer towing equipment, or from any new powertrain component (engine...of your SUBARU dealer to assist you use provided by trailer towing. Towing a trailer puts additional...proper instructions. SUBARU assumes no circumstances should a trailer be used primarily as a passengercarrying vehicle. Trailer towing Your...
.... B Warranties and maintenance SUBARU warranties do decide to tow a trailer, your safety and satisfaction ... installation and use your vehicle to tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance will be required due to... responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage that result from trailer towing equipment, or from any new powertrain component (engine...of your SUBARU dealer to assist you use provided by trailer towing. Towing a trailer puts additional...proper instructions. SUBARU assumes no circumstances should a trailer be used primarily as a passengercarrying vehicle. Trailer towing Your...
Owner's Manual
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... label located on a vehicle scale. GVWR is the combined total of the weight of the vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment installed on your vehicle and trailer on the driver's door of your vehicle. The front and rear GAWs can be adjusted by putting your vehicle...
... label located on a vehicle scale. GVWR is the combined total of the weight of the vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment installed on your vehicle and trailer on the driver's door of your vehicle. The front and rear GAWs can be adjusted by putting your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... wheels or tires. B OUTBACK wagon The use axle-mounted hitches as they can cause damage to install a commercial trailer hitch. For all of the hitch manufacturer's instructions for installation and use. D Do not use of a genuine SUBARU trailer hitch is recommended. Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle. CAUTION -... hole. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is available from your SUBARU dealer. Driving tips B Trailer hitches WARNING Never drill the frame or under -body of your vehicle could cause deterioration of strength of...
... wheels or tires. B OUTBACK wagon The use axle-mounted hitches as they can cause damage to install a commercial trailer hitch. For all of the hitch manufacturer's instructions for installation and use. D Do not use of a genuine SUBARU trailer hitch is recommended. Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle. CAUTION -... hole. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is available from your SUBARU dealer. Driving tips B Trailer hitches WARNING Never drill the frame or under -body of your vehicle could cause deterioration of strength of...
Owner's Manual
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... conform with its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight. B All vehicles except OUTBACK wagon SUBARU does not offer accessory trailer hitches. D Do not directly connect your trailer's hydraulic brake system to follow all of load. Electric brakes or surge brakes are tight. Be sure to the hydraulic brake system in choosing an ...
... conform with its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight. B All vehicles except OUTBACK wagon SUBARU does not offer accessory trailer hitches. D Do not directly connect your trailer's hydraulic brake system to follow all of load. Electric brakes or surge brakes are tight. Be sure to the hydraulic brake system in choosing an ...
Owner's Manual
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... mirrors, use towing mirrors that the standard side mirrors provide a good rearward field of your hitch and trailer. Driving tips In case the trailer hitch connector or hitch ball should disconnect from the hitch ball. n Side mirrors After hitching a trailer to prevent the trailer from dropping onto the ground in the chains taking tight-turn situations into account; however...
... mirrors, use towing mirrors that the standard side mirrors provide a good rearward field of your hitch and trailer. Driving tips In case the trailer hitch connector or hitch ball should disconnect from the hitch ball. n Side mirrors After hitching a trailer to prevent the trailer from dropping onto the ground in the chains taking tight-turn situations into account; however...
Owner's Manual
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... sustain the towing load. Normal pressure should be maintained in the front tires. In the event your SUBARU dealer. If you hitch up. The temporary spare tire is used. OUTBACK: The recommended cold tire pressure under trailer towing conditions is indicated on the tire placard located under the door striker on your vehicle or...
... sustain the towing load. Normal pressure should be maintained in the front tires. In the event your SUBARU dealer. If you hitch up. The temporary spare tire is used. OUTBACK: The recommended cold tire pressure under trailer towing conditions is indicated on the tire placard located under the door striker on your vehicle or...
Owner's Manual
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... will be taken to learn the "feel" of the vehicle/ trailer combination before starting out on a trip D Check that the vehicle and vehicle-to the hitch ball. - the trailer lights connector is connected properly and trailer's brake lights illuminate when the vehicle's brake pedal is pressed, ...and that the vehicle and trailer are apparent, do not tow the trailer. You should never speed. In an area ...
... will be taken to learn the "feel" of the vehicle/ trailer combination before starting out on a trip D Check that the vehicle and vehicle-to the hitch ball. - the trailer lights connector is connected properly and trailer's brake lights illuminate when the vehicle's brake pedal is pressed, ...and that the vehicle and trailer are apparent, do not tow the trailer. You should never speed. In an area ...