Subaru Legacy: Side mirrors - Connecting a trailer - Trailer towing - Driving tips - Subaru Legacy Owners ManualSubaru Legacy: Side mirrors

After hitching a trailer to your vehicle, check that the standard side mirrors

After hitching a trailer to your vehicle, check that the standard side mirrors provide a good rearward field of view without significant blind spots. If significant blind spots occur with the vehicle’s standard side mirrors, use towing mirrors that conform with Federal, state/province and/ or other applicable regulations.

    Trailer safety chains
    WARNING Always use safety chains between your vehicle and the trailer. Towing trailer without safety chains could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to cou ...

    Trailer lights
    CAUTION Direct splicing or other improper connection of trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction of your vehicle’s lighting system. Connection of trai ...

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    Preparing to Drive
    You should do the following checks and adjustments before you drive your vehicle. 1. Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside lights are clean and unobstructed. Remove frost, snow, or ic ...

    Engine Break-In Recommendations
    A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 ...

    Activating/deactivating ESP®
    WARNING The ESP® should not be switched off during normal driving. Disabling of the system will result in the following: - no restriction to engine torque - loss of system-supported ...