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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    Windshield and Wiper Blades
    Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. Clean the rubber blades using a lint-free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield tho ...

    How to use the INFO button
    Press the INFO button. The display screen shows vehicle information for your convenience. The information shown on the screen should be a guide to determine the condition of the vehicle. See t ...

    Coolant Checks
    Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or rusty in appearance, the sys ...