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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By connecting a commercial audio product to the vehicle, such as a portable audio
player, you can hear its sound via the vehicle’s speaker.
An auxiliary (AUX) input jack is equipped in the center console. A stereo mini
pin plug (3.5ø) can be inserted in this jack.
The connection cab
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the low tire pressure
warning light will illuminate for approximately 2 seconds to check that the tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is functioning properly. If there is no problem
and all tires are properly inflated, the light
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