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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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
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Your vehicle is equipped with “all season tires” which are designed to provide
an adequate measure of traction, handling and braking performance in year-round
driving. In winter, it may be possible to enhance performance through use of tires
designed specifically for winter driving conditi
WARNING
● Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. This indicates
your brake system may not be working properly. If the light remains illuminated,
have the brakes inspected by a SUBARU dealer immediately.
● If at all in doubt about whether the brakes are opera
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