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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● 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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When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and the transmission is in the
“R” (reverse) position, the rear view camera automatically displays the rear view
image behind the vehicle on the inside mirror. Also, the following help lines are
indicated as a guide to help you realize t
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Using the refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant. <Ref. to AC-24,
PROCEDURE, Refrigerant
Recovery Procedure.>
3) Drain the coolant from the radiator.
H4 non-turbo model: <Ref. to CO(H4SO)-14, DRAINING OF ENGINE COOL
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