8-18 Driving tips/Trailer towing (XV CROSSTREK models)
wire harness by individually activating the
Trailer towing (XV CROSS-
injuries or vehicle damage that result from
brake, stop and turn signal lights on the
trailer towing equipment, or from any
TREK models)
trailer.
errors or omissions in the instructions
accompanying such equipment or for your
failure to follow the proper instructions.
CAUTION
NOTE
Always disconnect the trailer wire har-
& Warranties and maintenance
This “Trailer towing” section is
ness before launching or retrieving a
applicable for XV CROSSTREK
SUBARU warranties do not apply to
watercraft.
models. Other vehicle models are
vehicle damage or malfunction caused
& When not towing a trailer
neither designed nor intended to be
by trailer towing. If you use your vehicle to
used for trailer towing. Therefore,
tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance
. Remove the ball mount from the hitch
never tow a trailer with other vehicle
will be required due to the additional load.
receiver tube and insert the receiver cover
models.
(Refer to “Maintenance schedule under
onto the hitch receiver tube.
severe driving conditions” in the “Warranty
. Place the dust cap over the four-pin
Your vehicle is designed and intended to
and Maintenance Booklet”.)
connector of the hitch wire harness to
be used primarily as a passenger-carrying
Under no circumstances should a trailer
protect against possible damage.
vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional
be towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle
. Occasionally lubricate terminals of the
loads on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain,
with any new powertrain component (en-
four-pin connector using terminal grease.
brakes, tires and suspension and has an
gine, transmission, differential, wheel
adverse effect on fuel economy.
bearings, etc.) for the first 1,000 miles
If you do decide to tow a trailer, your safety
(1,600 km) of driving.
and satisfaction depend upon proper use
of correct equipment and cautious opera-
& Maximum load limits
tion of your vehicle. Seek the advice of
your SUBARU dealer to assist you in
WARNING
purchasing a hitch and other necessary
towing equipment appropriate for your
Never exceed the maximum load
vehicle. In addition, be sure to follow the
limits explained in the following.
instructions on correct installation and use
Exceeding the maximum load limits
provided by the trailer and other towing
could cause personal injury and/or
equipment manufacturers.
vehicle damage.
SUBARU assumes no responsibility for
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