Subaru Outback (BR): Trailer towing tips
CAUTION
● Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer in hilly country on hot days.
● When towing a trailer, steering, stability, stopping distance and braking performance will be different from normal operation. For safety’s sake, you should employ extra caution when towing a trailer and you should never speed. You should also keep the following tips in mind:
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Before starting out on a trip
● Check that the vehicle and vehicle-tohitch mounting are in good condition.
If any problems are apparent, do not tow the trailer.
● Check that the vehicle sits horizontally with the tr
Driving with a trailer
● You should allow for considerably more stopping distance when towing a trailer.
Avoid sudden braking because it may result in skidding or jackknifing and loss of
control.
● Avoid ab
Driving on grades
● Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift into lower gear (if necessary,
use 1st gear) in order to utilize the overheating of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not
make sudden downshif
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GPS Antenna
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the center panel assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not put your finger on the fin of the air vent grille. Doing so may damage
the fin.
Attach the protective tape (a) to the meter visor.
Insert a finger into the air vent grille and release
Front Differential Assembly in Continuously Variable Transmission
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. <Ref. to CVT-55, REMOVAL, Automatic Transmission Assembly.>
2) Remove the air breather hose. <Ref. to CVT-132, REMOVAL, Air Breather Hose.>
3) Remove the oil pan and control valve body. <Ref. to CVT-111, REMOVAL, Con
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