Subaru Legacy: Trailer hitch (Outback — if equipped)
WARNING
● Never exceed the maximum weight specified for the trailer hitch. Exceeding
the maximum weight could cause an accident resulting in serious personal injuries.
Permissible trailer weight changes depending on the situation. For possible recommendations
and limitations, refer to “Trailer towing” F8-19.
● Trailer brakes are required when the towing load exceeds 1,000 lbs (453 kg). Be
sure your trailer has safety chains and that each chain will hold the trailer’s
maximum gross weight. Towing trailers without safety chains could create a traffic
safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to coupling damage or
hitch ball damage.
● Be sure to check the hitch pin and safety pin for positive locking placement before
towing a trailer. If the ball mount comes off the hitch receiver, the trailer could
get loose and create a traffic safety hazard.
● Use only the ball mount supplied with this hitch. Use the hitch only as a weight
carrying hitch. Do not use with any type of weight distributing hitch.
The trailer hitch is designed to tow a Class 1 rated load. The maximum gross trailer weight and maximum gross tongue weight are indicated in the following table.
When you tow a trailer, refer to “Trailer towing” F8-19.
How to re-stow bars
CAUTION
Do not use the bars as roof rails when the bars are stowed.
1. Pull out the crossbars from the roof rail holders by pulling up the covers.
2. Slide the bars in the direction shown in th ...
Connecting a trailer
1. Remove the receiver cover from the hitch receiver tube. Then insert the ball
mount into the hitch receiver tube.
2. Insert the hitch pin into the hole on the hitch receiver tube so that the
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Conference Call
When two calls are in progress (one active and one on
hold), press and hold the button
until you hear a
double beep indicating that the two calls have been
joined into one conference call. ...
Rearview mirror (if so equipped)
The night position 1 reduces glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position 2 when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when necessary ...
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
crucial to safe driving.
• Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping.
• Trained dealer technicians hav ...
