Owner's Manual
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...this light comes on , contact your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. 3 J Charge warning light If this light comes on while driving or does not go out after several driving trips. D Stop towing a trailer as soon as possible. If the light comes on steadily after ...the engine is low, add oil immediately. Instruments and controls To prevent serious damage to the emission control system, you should have your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. - CONTINUED - 3-13 If the engine oil is at the first safe opportunity and check the engine oil level. D ...
...this light comes on , contact your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately. 3 J Charge warning light If this light comes on while driving or does not go out after several driving trips. D Stop towing a trailer as soon as possible. If the light comes on steadily after ...the engine is low, add oil immediately. Instruments and controls To prevent serious damage to the emission control system, you should have your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. - CONTINUED - 3-13 If the engine oil is at the first safe opportunity and check the engine oil level. D ...
Owner's Manual
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... shown by steady illumination of the VDC operation indicator light. D In the circumstances listed below, the vehicle may be noticed in this function is towing a trailer - CONTINUED - 7 7-37 Activation of this situation. Starting and operating In the event of wheelspin and/or skidding on a slippery road surface and/or during cornering...
... shown by steady illumination of the VDC operation indicator light. D In the circumstances listed below, the vehicle may be noticed in this function is towing a trailer - CONTINUED - 7 7-37 Activation of this situation. Starting and operating In the event of wheelspin and/or skidding on a slippery road surface and/or during cornering...
Owner's Manual
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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
Owner's Manual
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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 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. 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.
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 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. 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.
Owner's Manual
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... than the originals because they may exceed the GAWR, depending on the distribution of the vehicle, fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, any optional equipment and trailer tongue load. The front and rear GAWs can be adjusted by putting your vehicle - including standard equipment, fluids, emergency tools and spare tire assembly) plus...
... than the originals because they may exceed the GAWR, depending on the distribution of the vehicle, fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, any optional equipment and trailer tongue load. The front and rear GAWs can be adjusted by putting your vehicle - including standard equipment, fluids, emergency tools and spare tire assembly) plus...
Owner's Manual
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... from the hitch due to check the hitch pin and safety pin for the trailer hitch. Be sure your trailer has safety chains and that each chain will hold the trailer's maximum gross weight. D Use only the ball mount supplied with any type of 200 lbs. (90 kg...chains could cause an accident resulting in the next section "Trailer towing". A maximum of 2,400 lbs. (1,087 kg) gross trailer weight and a maximum of weight distributing hitch. When you tow a trailer, follow the instructions in serious personal injuries. Permissible trailer weight changes depending on the situation. D Be sure ...
... from the hitch due to check the hitch pin and safety pin for the trailer hitch. Be sure your trailer has safety chains and that each chain will hold the trailer's maximum gross weight. D Use only the ball mount supplied with any type of 200 lbs. (90 kg...chains could cause an accident resulting in the next section "Trailer towing". A maximum of 2,400 lbs. (1,087 kg) gross trailer weight and a maximum of weight distributing hitch. When you tow a trailer, follow the instructions in serious personal injuries. Permissible trailer weight changes depending on the situation. D Be sure ...
Owner's Manual
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Remove the receiver cover from the hitch receiver tube. Insert the safety pin into the hitch receiver tube. 2. Driving tips B Connecting a trailer 1. Then insert the ball mount into the hitch pin securely. 8 HB8019BA - CONTINUED - 8-25 HB8018BA 3. Insert the hitch pin into the hole on the hitch receiver tube so that the pin passes through the ball mount.
Remove the receiver cover from the hitch receiver tube. Insert the safety pin into the hitch receiver tube. 2. Driving tips B Connecting a trailer 1. Then insert the ball mount into the hitch pin securely. 8 HB8019BA - CONTINUED - 8-25 HB8018BA 3. 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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... the hitch with safety chains that is appropriate for the ball mount and your trailer to let them drag on the ball mount. 6. The chains should cross under the trailer tongue to make sure it should disconnect from dropping onto the ground in the chains taking tight-turn situations into account; however... ball must be careful not to the hitch ball. 7. Allow sufficient slack in case it does not come off the hitch receiver. HB8020AA 5. Connect your trailer. Pull the ball mount to prevent the tongue from the hitch ball. 4.
... the hitch with safety chains that is appropriate for the ball mount and your trailer to let them drag on the ball mount. 6. The chains should cross under the trailer tongue to make sure it should disconnect from dropping onto the ground in the chains taking tight-turn situations into account; however... ball must be careful not to the hitch ball. 7. Allow sufficient slack in case it does not come off the hitch receiver. HB8020AA 5. Connect your trailer. Pull the ball mount to prevent the tongue from the hitch ball. 4.
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... of the four-pin connector using the terminal grease. 8 - CONTINUED - 8-27 NOTE Always disconnect the trailer wire harness before launching or 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 ... 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. Connect the hitch wire harness's black four-pin wire connector ...
... of the four-pin connector using the terminal grease. 8 - CONTINUED - 8-27 NOTE Always disconnect the trailer wire harness before launching or 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 ... 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. Connect the hitch wire harness's black four-pin wire connector ...
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... vehicle. If you do not apply to vehicle damage or malfunction caused by the trailer and other necessary towing equipment appropriate for your vehicle. SUBARU assumes no circumstances should a trailer be sure to follow the proper instructions. Seek the advice of your failure to ...and satisfaction depend upon proper use of correct equipment and cautious operation of your SUBARU dealer to assist you use provided by trailer towing. Towing a trailer puts additional loads on fuel economy. Trailer towing Your car is designed and intended to be required due to the additional ...
... vehicle. If you do not apply to vehicle damage or malfunction caused by the trailer and other necessary towing equipment appropriate for your vehicle. SUBARU assumes no circumstances should a trailer be sure to follow the proper instructions. Seek the advice of your failure to ...and satisfaction depend upon proper use of correct equipment and cautious operation of your SUBARU dealer to assist you use provided by trailer towing. Towing a trailer puts additional loads on fuel economy. Trailer towing Your car is designed and intended to be required due to the additional ...
Owner's Manual
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... (906 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) - CONTINUED - 8-29 Driving tips D Adequate size trailer brakes are acceptable. n Total trailer weight The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight. OUTBACK Wagon Model MT models Conditions When towing a trailer without brakes. Make sure the load and its distribution in your vehicle...
... (906 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) - CONTINUED - 8-29 Driving tips D Adequate size trailer brakes are acceptable. n Total trailer weight The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight. OUTBACK Wagon Model MT models Conditions When towing a trailer without brakes. Make sure the load and its distribution in your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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.... Determine the GVW each time before going on a trip by putting your vehicle and trailer on the driver's door of the vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment installed on the situation. Gross Vehicle Weight OM-H2782... HBF019BB 8-30 Total trailer weight OM-H2781 n Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR...
.... Determine the GVW each time before going on a trip by putting your vehicle and trailer on the driver's door of the vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment installed on the situation. Gross Vehicle Weight OM-H2782... HBF019BB 8-30 Total trailer weight OM-H2781 n Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR...
Owner's Manual
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...Rating (GAWR) The total weight applied to prevent a change in weight distribution while driving. Be sure that all cargo is from 8 to confirm that the trailer tongue load is firmly secured to each axle (GAW) must never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). n Tongue load 8 WARNING If the... a bathroom scale as shown in over-steer, spin out and/or jackknifing. The tongue load can be weighed with more weight in the back of trailer's axle than in the front, the load is reduced during cornering, resulting in - CONTINUED - 8-31 This may cause the rear wheels to skid, especially ...
...Rating (GAWR) The total weight applied to prevent a change in weight distribution while driving. Be sure that all cargo is from 8 to confirm that the trailer tongue load is firmly secured to each axle (GAW) must never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). n Tongue load 8 WARNING If the... a bathroom scale as shown in over-steer, spin out and/or jackknifing. The tongue load can be weighed with more weight in the back of trailer's axle than in the front, the load is reduced during cornering, resulting in - CONTINUED - 8-31 This may cause the rear wheels to skid, especially ...
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Tongue load OM-H2785 OM-H2786 The tongue load can be adjusted by proper distribution of the trailer load should be in the front and approximately 40 percent in weight distribution while driving. Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to position ... actual towing, using a jack as possible on both the left and right sides. approximately 60 percent of the load in the front; Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in the...
Tongue load OM-H2785 OM-H2786 The tongue load can be adjusted by proper distribution of the trailer load should be in the front and approximately 40 percent in weight distribution while driving. Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to position ... actual towing, using a jack as possible on both the left and right sides. approximately 60 percent of the load in the front; Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in the...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle exhaust system, brake system, or other systems when installing a hitch or other trailer towing equipment. A genuine SUBARU hitch is available from your vehicle and trailer. If use . Also, drilling the frame or under -body of your vehicle. B OUTBACK wagon The use a hitch that type of load. The bumper is recommended. CAUTION 8 - CONTINUED...
... the vehicle exhaust system, brake system, or other systems when installing a hitch or other trailer towing equipment. A genuine SUBARU hitch is available from your vehicle and trailer. If use . Also, drilling the frame or under -body of your vehicle. B OUTBACK wagon The use a hitch that type of load. The bumper is recommended. CAUTION 8 - CONTINUED...
Owner's Manual
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... to be installed properly. Please ask your trailer's total weight (trailer weight plus its own brake system. Your SUBARU's brake system is required to follow all of load. Towing trailer without safety chains could lead to the rear bumper. B All vehicles except OUTBACK wagon SUBARU does not offer accessory trailer hitches. Never use safety chains between your...
... to be installed properly. Please ask your trailer's total weight (trailer weight plus its own brake system. Your SUBARU's brake system is required to follow all of load. Towing trailer without safety chains could lead to the rear bumper. B All vehicles except OUTBACK wagon SUBARU does not offer accessory trailer hitches. Never use safety chains between your...
Owner's Manual
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...view without significant blind spots. For safety, always connect the towing vehicle and trailer with Federal, state/province and/or other applicable regulations. 8 HB0085 n Trailer lights CAUTION Direct splicing or other under the trailer tongue to the instructions for your vehicle's lighting system. - CONTINUED - ... mirrors that the standard side mirrors provide a good rearward field of your hitch and trailer. For more information about the safety chain connection, refer to prevent the trailer from dropping onto the ground in the chains taking tight-turn situations into account;
...view without significant blind spots. For safety, always connect the towing vehicle and trailer with Federal, state/province and/or other applicable regulations. 8 HB0085 n Trailer lights CAUTION Direct splicing or other under the trailer tongue to the instructions for your vehicle's lighting system. - CONTINUED - ... mirrors that the standard side mirrors provide a good rearward field of your hitch and trailer. For more information about the safety chain connection, refer to prevent the trailer from dropping onto the ground in the chains taking tight-turn situations into account;
Owner's Manual
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... are cold. Use of the temporary spare tire when towing can result in the front tires. OUTBACK: The recommended cold tire pressure under trailer towing conditions is used. Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper inflation pressure should be sure that all the tires on the driver's side. n ... the rear tire pressure to the recommended pressure shown on the tire placard when the tires are connected properly, please consult your SUBARU dealer. Normal pressure should be maintained in failure of the spare tire and/or less stability of the vehicle. If you hitch up.
... are cold. Use of the temporary spare tire when towing can result in the front tires. OUTBACK: The recommended cold tire pressure under trailer towing conditions is used. Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper inflation pressure should be sure that all the tires on the driver's side. n ... the rear tire pressure to the recommended pressure shown on the tire placard when the tires are connected properly, please consult your SUBARU dealer. Normal pressure should be maintained in failure of the spare tire and/or less stability of the vehicle. If you hitch up.
Owner's Manual
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... in position. - the side mirrors provide a good rearward field of the vehicle/ trailer combination before starting out on hot days. D Sufficient time should be different from normal operation. D When towing a trailer, steering, stability, stopping distance and braking performance will be taken to learn the "feel...tips in mind: n Before starting out on a trip. D Check that the load and its distribution are acceptable. Confirm that. - the trailer tongue is connected properly to -hitch mounting are in hilly country on a trip D Check that the vehicle and vehicle-to the hitch ball. ...
... in position. - the side mirrors provide a good rearward field of the vehicle/ trailer combination before starting out on hot days. D Sufficient time should be different from normal operation. D When towing a trailer, steering, stability, stopping distance and braking performance will be taken to learn the "feel...tips in mind: n Before starting out on a trip. D Check that the load and its distribution are acceptable. Confirm that. - the trailer tongue is connected properly to -hitch mounting are in hilly country on a trip D Check that the vehicle and vehicle-to the hitch ball. ...
Owner's Manual
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... while the vehicle is difficult and takes practice. Left turn Right turn . D Avoid abrupt starts and sudden accelerations. D Slow down immediately but gradually. n Driving with a trailer, never accelerate or steer rapidly. Crosswinds can be closer than the vehicle wheels to the inside of large trucks or buses. If swaying occurs, firmly...
... while the vehicle is difficult and takes practice. Left turn Right turn . D Avoid abrupt starts and sudden accelerations. D Slow down immediately but gradually. n Driving with a trailer, never accelerate or steer rapidly. Crosswinds can be closer than the vehicle wheels to the inside of large trucks or buses. If swaying occurs, firmly...