Subaru Outback: Trailer safety chains
WARNING
Always use safety chains between your vehicle and the trailer. Towing trailer without safety chains could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to coupling damage or hitch ball damage.
In case the trailer hitch connector or hitch ball should break or become disconnected, the trailer could get loose and create a traffic safety hazard. For safety, always connect the towing vehicle and trailer with trailer safety chains. Pass the chains crossing each other under the trailer tongue to prevent the trailer from dropping onto the ground in case the trailer tongue should disconnect from the hitch ball. Allow sufficient slack in the chains taking tight turn situations into account; however, be careful not to let them drag on the ground. For more information about the safety chain connection, refer to the instructions for your hitch and trailer.
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CAUTION
Direct splicing or other improper connection of trailer lights may damage your
vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction of your vehicle’s lighting system.
Connection of trai
Tires
WARNING
Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is used. The temporary spare
tire is not designed to sustain the towing load. Use of the temporary spare tire
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WARNING
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accident.
CAUTION
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General Description
A: CAUTION
Before disassembling or reassembling parts, always disconnect the
battery ground cable from battery.
When replacing the audio, control module and other parts provided with
memory functions, record the memory
contents before disconnecting the battery ground cable. Otherwise, the
