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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Subaru Select Monitor
A: OPERATION
1. HOW TO USE SUBARU SELECT MONITOR
NOTE:
For detailed operation procedures, refer to "PC
application help for Subaru Select Monitor".
If VDC and Subaru Select Monitor cannot communicate,
check the communication circuit. <Ref.
to VDC(diag)-20, COMMUNICATION FOR INITIALIZING
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Auto-dimming mirror with compass (if equipped)
1) LED
2) Switch
3) Sensor
4) Compass display
The auto-dimming mirror has an anti-glare feature which automatically reduces
glare coming from headlights of vehicles behind you. It also contains a built-in
compass.
● By pressing and holding the switch for less than 3 seconds, the aut
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