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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Brake Hose
A: REMOVAL
1. FRONT BRAKE HOSE
1) Separate the brake pipe (b) from brake hose (a) using a flare nut wrench.
2) Remove the clamp, strut mounting bolt and union bolt, and remove the front
brake hose.
2. REAR BRAKE HOSE
1) Remove the brake hose bracket bolt and union bolt.
2) Separate the brake pip
DTC P0131, P0132, P0133, P0134, P0137, P0138, P013A, P013B, P013E, P013F,
P0140, P0141, P014C, P014D, P015A, P015B
AB:DTC P0131 O2 SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE (BANK 1 SENSOR 1)
1. OUTLINE OF DIAGNOSIS
Detect the open or short circuit of sensor.
Judge as NG, when the element voltage is out of the specified range.
2. COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Electromotive force
Air fuel ratio
Lean
Rich
Exhaust gas
ZrO2
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