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Trailer hitch (dealer option)

does not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg).

safety hazard.

Overloading may cause damage

. Although towing regulations for

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to the vehicle.

trailer or caravan vehicles vary

WARNING

. For cargo carrying purposes, the

by state/region, all regulations

roof rails must be used together

agree that specifications such

. Never exceed the maximum

with the crossbars and any ap-

as the maximum gross trailer

weight specified for the trailer

propriate carrying attachment

weight must not exceed the les-

hitch. Exceeding the maximum

that may be needed. The roof

ser of the following:

weight could cause an accident

rails must never be used alone

3 Maximum gross trailer weight

resulting in serious personal in-

to carry cargo. Otherwise, da-

juries. Permissible trailer weight

3 Maximum gross tongue

mage to the roof or paint, or a

changes depending on the situa-

weight

dangerous road hazard due to

tion. For possible recommenda-

3 GVWR

loss of cargo could result.

tions and limitations, refer to

3 GAWR

<Trailer towing= F8-16.

. Failure to comply with the proce-

NOTE

. Trailer brakes are required when

dures set forth will not only

the towing load exceeds 1,000 lbs

Remember that the vehicle9s center of

compromise your safety, but will

(453 kg). Be sure your trailer has

gravity is altered with the weight of the

also negate your insurance cov-

safety chains and that each chain

load on the roof, thus affecting driving

erage and/or may violate the state

will hold the trailer9s maximum

characteristics.

road and traffic acts and regula-

gross weight. Towing trailers

Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, hard

tions.

without safety chains could cre-

cornering and abrupt stops. Crosswind

ate a traffic safety hazard if the

. Use only the ball mount supplied

effects will be increased.

trailer separates from the hitch

with this hitch. Use the hitch only

due to coupling damage or hitch

as a weight carrying hitch. Do not

ball damage.

use with any type of weight dis-

tributing hitch.

. Be sure to check the hitch pin and

safety pin for positive locking

. The standard bumper beam must

placement before towing a trailer.

be installed after you remove the

If the ball mount comes off the

trailer hitch. Consult a SUBARU

hitch receiver, the trailer could

dealer for purchase of a standard

get loose and create a traffic

bumper beam if you do not have

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Driving tips/Trailer hitch (dealer option)

& Connecting a trailer

receiver tube.

the original.

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2. Insert the hitch pin into the hole located

. Safety performance is decreased

on the hitch receiver tube so that the pin

and there is increased risk of

passes through the ball mount.

injury to passengers in the case

3. Insert the safety pin through the hole

of an accident if the trailer hitch

located on the hitch pin securely.

or a standard bumper beam is not

installed. One of them must al-

4. Check the ball mount assembly by

ways be installed on the vehicle.

pulling on it to make sure it does not come

off the hitch receiver.

. If a trailer hitch is installed, it is

not possible to install the rear

towing hook.

The maximum gross trailer weight and

maximum gross tongue weight are indi-

cated in the following table.

Maximum gross trai-

Maximum gross ton-

ler weight

gue weight

200 lbs

1,500 lbs (680 kg)

(90 kg)

When towing a trailer, refer to <Trailer

towing= F8-16.

Hitch ball installation point

Hooks for safety chains

5. Attach a hitch ball. Use only a hitch ball

that is appropriate for the ball mount and

your trailer. The hitch ball must be securely

Ball mount

installed on the ball mount.

Hitch pin

Safety pin

6. Connect your trailer to the hitch ball.

Hitch receiver tube

7. Connect the trailer and the hitch with

safety chains that will hold the trailer9s

1. Insert the ball mount into the hitch

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Trailer towing

maximum gross weight. The chains should

9. Confirm proper function of the hitch

cross under the trailer tongue to prevent

wire harness by individually activating the

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the tongue from dropping onto the ground

brake, stop and turn signal lights on the

Your vehicle is designed and intended to

in case it should disconnect from the hitch

trailer.

be used primarily as a passenger-carrying

ball. Allow sufficient slack in the chains

vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional

taking tight turn situations into account;

NOTE

loads on your vehicle9s engine, drivetrain,

however, be careful not to let them drag on

Always disconnect the trailer wire har-

brakes, tires and suspension and has an

the ground.

ness before launching or retrieving a

adverse effect on fuel economy.

watercraft.

If you do decide to tow a trailer, your safety

WARNING

and satisfaction depend upon proper use

& If not towing a trailer

Do not connect safety chains to any

of correct equipment and cautious opera-

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part of the vehicle other than the

tion of your vehicle. Seek the advice of

. Remove the ball mount from the hitch

safety chain hooks.

your SUBARU dealer to assist you in

receiver tube and insert the receiver cover

purchasing a hitch and other necessary

onto the hitch receiver tube.

towing equipment appropriate for your

. Place the dust cap over the four-pin

vehicle. Do not use towing equipment

connector of the hitch wire harness to

other than genuine SUBARU towing

protect against possible damage.

equipment. In addition, be sure to follow

. Occasionally lubricate terminals of the

the instructions for proper installation and

four-pin connector using terminal grease.

use provided by the trailer or caravan9s

manufacturer.

SUBARU assumes no responsibility for

injuries or vehicle damage that result from

trailer towing equipment, or from any

errors or omissions in the instructions

accompanying such equipment or for your

failure to follow the proper instructions.

Hitch harness connector

Regularly check that the hitch mounting

bolts and nuts are tightened securely.

8. Connect the hitch wire harness9s black

four-pin wire connector to the towing

trailer9s wire harness.

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