Subaru Outback (BR): Installing carrying attachments on the crossbars
When installing any carrying attachment such as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayak carrier, cargo basket, etc. on the crossbars, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and make sure that the attachment is securely fixed to the crossbars. Use only genuine SUBARU attachments. A set of the crossbars is designed to carry loads (cargo and attachment) of not more than the allowable load limit described in the Owner’s Manual of a genuine SUBARU carrying attachment. Before operating the vehicle, make sure that the cargo is properly secured on the attachment.
NOTE
● Remember that the vehicle’s center of gravity is altered with the weight of the load on the roof, thus affecting the driving characteristics. Drive carefully, avoid rapid starts, hard cornering and abrupt stops. Crosswind effects will be increased.
● Restore the bars to the original position when the bars are not used as crossbars.
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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
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
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
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Fuses
CAUTION
Never replace a fuse with one having a higher rating or with material other than
a fuse because serious damage or a fire could result.
The fuses are designed to melt during an overload to prevent damage to the wiring
harness and electrical equipment. The fuses are located in two fuse b
Before driving your vehicle
Before entering the vehicle, remove any snow or ice from your shoes because that
could make the pedals slippery and driving dangerous.
While warming up the vehicle before driving, check that the accelerator pedal,
brake pedal, and all other controls operate smoothly.
Clear away ice and snow th
