Subaru Outback: 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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● 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
● 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
● 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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Your vehicle’s air conditioning system is equipped with an air filtration system.
Replace the air filter element according to the replacement schedule shown in the
following table. This schedule should be followed to maintain the filter’s dust
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1) Integrated crossbars
CAUTION
● For cargo carrying purposes, the bars must be used as crossbars and be used
together with the genuine SUBARU carrying attachment. The bars must never be used
alone to carry cargo. Otherwise, damage to the roof or paint or a dangerous road
hazard due
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