Subaru Outback (BR): How to use as crossbars
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Driving tips / Loading your vehicle / Roof rails with integrated crossbars (Outback) / How to use as crossbars
CAUTION
● Do not raise the bar higher than necessary. The base of the bar may be damaged.
● Be careful not to contact the bars while sliding them. Otherwise, the bars may be scratched or the latch portions may be damaged.
● Do not slide the bar more than necessary when sliding the bar. The base of the bar may be damaged.
● Do not allow the bar to fall on or contact the roof panel or the moonroof when sliding the bar. Otherwise the roof panel may be dented or the glass of the moonroof may be damaged.
1. Pull out the integrated 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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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
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
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A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the rear gate trim. <Ref. to EI-160, REMOVAL, Rear Gate Trim.>
3) Remove the rear gate latch & actuator assembly.
Remove the bolts and pull out the rear gate latch & actuator assembly to
the vehicle front.
Disconn
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators
The front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators show you the status
of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag. The indicators are located next to
the clock in the center portion of the dashboard. When the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON” position, both the ON and
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