Subaru Outback: Trailer hitches
WARNING
Never drill the frame or under-body of your vehicle to install a commercial trailer
hitch. If you do, dangerous exhaust gas, water or mud may enter the passenger compartment
through the drilled hole. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and
odorless gas which is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. Also, drilling the
frame or underbody of your vehicle could cause deterioration of strength of your
vehicle and cause corrosion around the drilled hole.
CAUTION
● Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system, brake system, or other systems when
installing a hitch or other trailer towing equipment.
● Do not use axle-mounted hitches as they can cause damage to the axle housing,
wheel bearings, wheels or tires.
Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer.
READ NEXT:
The use of a genuine SUBARU trailer hitch is recommended. A genuine SUBARU hitch
is available from your SUBARU dealer.
If use of a non-genuine hitch is unavoidable, be sure the hitch is suited to
WARNING
● Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its cargo exceed
1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight.
● Do not directly connect your trailer’s hydraulic brake sy
SEE MORE:
The subfloor storage compartment is located under the floor of the trunk or cargo
area and can be used to store small items. To open the lid, pull the tab or handle
up.
NOTE
When storing a flat tire, put the subfloor storage in the trunk or cargo area.
CAUTION
● Always keep the lid of
1) Open
2) Close
Press the “OPEN/CLOSE” switch rearward to open the moonroof. The sun shade will
also be opened together with the moonroof. For Outback, the moonroof will stop at
a position approximately 0.8 in (2 cm) away from the fully opened position. Press
the switch again to open th
© 2010-2021 Copyright www.suoutback.com
