Subaru Outback (BR): Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed and intended to be used primarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain, brakes, tires and suspension and has an adverse effect on fuel economy.
If you do decide to tow a trailer, your safety and satisfaction depend upon proper use of correct equipment and cautious operation of your vehicle. Seek the advice of your SUBARU dealer to assist you in purchasing a hitch and other necessary towing equipment appropriate for your vehicle. In addition, be sure to follow the instructions on correct installation and use provided by the trailer and other towing equipment manufacturers.
SUBARU assumes no responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage that result from trailer towing equipment, or from any errors or omissions in the instructions accompanying such equipment or for your failure to follow the proper instructions.
- Warranties and maintenance
- Maximum load limits
- Trailer hitches
- Trailer brakes
- Trailer safety chains
- Side mirrors
- Trailer lights
- Tires and towing
- Trailer towing tips
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Warranties and maintenance
vehicle damage or malfunction caused by trailer towing. If you use your vehicle
to tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance will be required due to the additional
load. (Refer to “Maintenance sc
Maximum load limits
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum load limits explained in the following. Exceeding the
maximum load limits could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage.
CAUTION
● Adequate size trailer
Total trailer weight
Total trailer weight
The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must never exceed
the maximum weight.
Outback
The maximum total trailer weight is indicated in the following t
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Operation during cold weather
Carry some emergency equipment, such as a window scraper, a bag of sand, flares,
a small shovel and jumper cables. Check the battery and cables. Cold temperatures
reduce battery capacity. The battery must be in good condition to provide enough
power for cold winter starts.
Use an engine oil
Rear Differential (VA-type)
A: REMOVAL
The removal procedure for VA-type is included in
"REMOVAL" for T-type. <Ref. to DI-26, REMOVAL,
Rear Differential (T-type).>
B: INSTALLATION
The installation procedure for VA-type is included
in "INSTALLATION" for T-type. <Ref. to DI-28, INSTALLATION,
Rear Differential (T-type).&
