Subaru Outback (BR): How to re-stow bars
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Driving tips / Loading your vehicle / Roof rails with integrated crossbars (Outback) / 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 the illustration.
3. Install the bars into the holders.
4. Make sure that the latches are fitted securely.
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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 w
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
When you do not tow a trailer
● Remove the ball mount from the hitch receiver tube and insert the receiver
cover onto the hitch receiver tube.
● Place the dust cap over the four-pin connector of the hitch wire harne
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Certification label
The certification label attached to the driver’s side door shows GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).
The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must never exceed the GVWR. GVW is the combined
total of weight of the vehicle, fuel, driver, all pass
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