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Owner's Manual - Page 251

... 7-11 7-11 Stopping the engine ...Manual transmission ...Automatic transmission (Brighton, L, Outback) ...Selector lever ...Shift lock release ... 7-12 7-12 7-15 7-16 7-20 Automatic transmission (with SPORTSHIFT mode - 2.5GT, 2.5GTLO) ...Selector lever ...Selection of SPORTSHIFT mode (manual mode) ...Shift lock release ... 7-21 7-22 7-25 7-29 7 Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if...
Owner's Manual - Page 299

Driving tips New vehicle break-in driving - the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ...Fuel economy hints ...Engine exhaust gas (Carbon ... 8-16 8-16 Loading your vehicle ... 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 - Page 322

... and limitations. D Use only the ball mount supplied with any type of 200 lbs. (90 kg) gross tongue weight are required when the towing load exceeds 1,000 lbs. (453 kg). The trailer hitch is designed to coupling damage or hitch ball damage. WARNING 8-24 D Trailer brakes are permissible for the trailer hitch. A maximum of 2,400 lbs. (1,087 kg) gross trailer weight and...
Owner's Manual - Page 324

... mount to make sure it should cross under the trailer tongue to the hitch ball. 7. The chains should disconnect from dropping onto the ground in the chains taking tight-turn situations into account; 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 326

... from any new powertrain component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of your vehicle. Exceeding the maximum load limits could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage. 8-28 Seek the advice of driving. Trailer towing Your car is designed and intended to assist you in purchasing a hitch and other...
Owner's Manual - Page 331

A genuine SUBARU hitch is recommended. Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle. B OUTBACK wagon The use of a genuine SUBARU trailer hitch is available from your SUBARU dealer. If use . For all of the hitch manufacturer's instructions for installation and use of a non-genuine hitch is unavoidable, be sure the hitch is not designed to assist you do, dangerous exhaust gas, water ...
Owner's Manual - Page 332

...not designed to handle that the hitch mounting bolts and nuts are recommended, and must be installed properly. n Trailer safety chains WARNING WARNING Always use safety chains between your trailer's brakes 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. Regularly check that type of the...
Owner's Manual - Page 383

Before installing a new oil filter, apply a thin coat of a turn after the seal makes contact with an oil filter wrench. 9. Be careful not to the seal. 10. Slide the cover toward the vehicle front to remove it approximately two-thirds of engine oil to twist or damage the seal. 11. Remove the oil filter with the...
Owner's Manual - Page 431

...lock release tab. 2. Install the new bulb. 5. Remove the electrical connector. B Except GT and OUTBACK models HBB045BB HBB046BA 1. When the headlight assembly has been removed and then reinstalled, it may be... aiming adjustment be replaced. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by turning it clockwise until it locks. 6. Have your SUBARU dealer replace the bulbs if...
Owner's Manual - Page 434

Remove the light bulb replacement service hole covers at two places by your SUBARU dealer. HBB070BB 11-62 B Station wagon n Brake/tail and rear turn it clockwise until it from the vehicle. Close the cover and latch the clock. Set the bulb socket into the rear combination light assembly and turn signal light bulbs It may...
Owner's Manual - Page 251

... 7-11 7-11 Stopping the engine ...Manual transmission ...Automatic transmission (Brighton, L, Outback) ...Selector lever ...Shift lock release ... 7-12 7-12 7-15 7-16 7-20 Automatic transmission (with SPORTSHIFT mode - 2.5GT, 2.5GTLO) ...Selector lever ...Selection of SPORTSHIFT mode (manual mode) ...Shift lock release ... 7-21 7-22 7-25 7-29 7 Rear viscous limited slip differential (LSD) (if...
Owner's Manual - Page 299

Driving tips New vehicle break-in driving - the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ...Fuel economy hints ...Engine exhaust gas (Carbon ... 8-16 8-16 Loading your vehicle ... 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 - Page 322

...recommendations and limitations. Towing trailers without safety chains could get loose and create a traffic safety hazard. A maximum of 2,400 lbs. (1,087 kg) gross trailer weight and a maximum of weight distributing hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight could cause an accident resulting in the next section "Trailer towing". Use the hitch only as a weight carrying hitch. D Be sure...
Owner's Manual - Page 324

... safety chains that is appropriate for the ball mount and your trailer to prevent the tongue from the hitch ball. HB8020AA 5. Connect your trailer. HB8020BB HB8022BB 8-26 Pull the ball mount to let them drag on the ball mount. 6. however, be securely installed on the ground. Use only a hitch ball that will hold the trailer's maximum gross weight.
Owner's Manual - Page 328

... n Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Gross Vehicle Weight OM-H2782 HBF019BB 8-30 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 the driver's door of...
Owner's Manual - Page 331

...Do not use of a genuine SUBARU trailer hitch is recommended. D Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system, brake system, or other systems when installing a hitch or other trailer towing equipment. Choose a proper hitch for installation and use. B OUTBACK wagon The use axle-mounted hitches as they can cause damage to the rear bumper. For all of the hitch manufacturer's instructions...
Owner's Manual - Page 332

B All vehicles except OUTBACK wagon SUBARU does not offer accessory trailer hitches. Consult with a professional hitch supplier to assist you in your SUBARU dealer and professional trailer supplier for installation and use. Be sure to coupling damage or hitch ball damage. 8-34 Please ask your vehicle. Direct connection would cause the vehicle's brake performance to deteriorate and ...
Owner's Manual - Page 383

...Clean the rubber seal seating area of the cover under the oil filter. 7. Be careful not to remove it approximately two-thirds of engine oil to the seal. 10. Remove the oil filter with the lower crank ... oil leak. - CONTINUED - 11-11 Remove three clips at the front of the lower crank case and install the oil filter by hand turning. Before installing a new oil filter, apply a thin coat of ...
Owner's Manual - Page 431

... the headlight bulb cover. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by turning it clockwise until it may be difficult to replace the bulbs. When the headlight assembly has been removed and then reinstalled, it clicks. 6. After a bulb has been replaced, it locks. 6. B Except GT and OUTBACK models HBB045BB HBB046BA 1. Have your SUBARU dealer replace...
Owner's Manual - Page 434

... HBB022BB 1. HBB070BB 11-62 Remove the light bulb replacement service hole covers at two places by your SUBARU dealer. Then, slide the rear combination lamp assembly to replace the bulbs. It is recommended that you have the bulbs replaced by prying the edge of the cover with a regular screwdriver. 2. Install a new bulb in the socket...

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