Subaru Legacy: Driving with a trailer
● You should allow for considerably more stopping distance when towing a trailer.
Avoid sudden braking because it may result in skidding or jackknifing and loss of
control.
● Avoid abrupt starts and sudden accelerations. If your vehicle has a manual transmission,
always start out in first gear and release the clutch at moderate engine revolution.
● Avoid uneven steering, sharp turns and rapid lane changes.
● Slow down before turning. Make a longer than normal turning radius because the
trailer wheels will be closer than the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn.
In a tight turn, the trailer could hit your vehicle.
● Crosswinds will adversely affect the handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing
sway. Crosswinds can be due to weather conditions or the passing of large trucks
or buses. If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel and slow down immediately
but gradually.
● When passing other vehicles, considerable distance is required because of the
added weight and length caused by attaching the trailer to your vehicle.
1) Left turn
2) Right turn
takes practice. When backing up with a trailer, never accelerate or steer rapidly. When turning back, grip the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand and turn it to the left for a left turn, and turn it to the right for a right turn.
● If the ABS warning light illuminates while the vehicle is in motion, stop towing the trailer and have repairs performed immediately by the nearest SUBARU dealer.
Before starting out on a trip
● Check that the vehicle and vehicle-tohitch mounting are in good condition. If any problems are apparent, do not tow the trailer. ● Check that the vehicle sits horizontally with the tr ...Driving on grades
● Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift into lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the overheating of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not make sudden downshif ...See also:
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to the vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
The vehicle can be reprogramm ...
Avoid high engine speeds
Use 1st gear to get the vehicle in motion. Beginning
with 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When
accelerating, shift up before reaching high engine
speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift i ...
Larger children
Children who are too large for child restraints
should be seated and restrained by the seat belts
which are provided. The seat belt may not fit
properly if the child is less than 4 ft 9 in (142.5
...