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.
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Outback
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
Trailer brakes
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
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Folding down the rear seatback
WARNING
● When you fold down the seatback, check that there are no passengers or objects
on the rear seat. Not doing so creates a risk of injury or property damage if the
seatback suddenly folds down.
● Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo
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CVTF Cooler Pipe and Hose
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Immediately after the vehicle has been running or after idling for a
long time, the CVTF will be hot.
Be careful not to burn yourself.
If the CVTF is spilt over exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to
avoid emitting smoke or causing a
fire.
When removing the CVTF cooler
