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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Hazard warning flasher switch
Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency conditions.
All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
● If stopping for an emergency, be sure to
move the v ...
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
WARNING:
- Do not breathe exhaust gases; they contain colorless and odorless carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is dangerous.
It can cause unconsciousness or death.
- If you suspect that exhaust fu ...
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). It
monitors tire pressure of all tires except
the spare. When the low tire pressure
warning light is lit and the CHECK TIR ...
