Subaru Outback (BR): When you do not tow a trailer
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Driving tips / Trailer hitch (Outback — if equipped) / When you do not tow a trailer
● Remove the ball mount from the hitch receiver tube and insert the receiver cover onto the hitch receiver tube.
● Place the dust cap over the four-pin connector of the hitch wire harness to protect against possible damage.
● Occasionally lubricate terminals of the four-pin connector using terminal grease.
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Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed and intended to be used primarily as a passenger-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain,
brakes, tires and suspens
Warranties and maintenance
vehicle damage or malfunction caused by trailer towing. If you use your vehicle
to tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance will be required due to the additional
load. (Refer to “Maintenance sc
Maximum load limits
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum load limits explained in the following. Exceeding the
maximum load limits could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage.
CAUTION
● Adequate size trailer
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Convenient tie-down hooks (if equipped)
CAUTION
The convenient tie-down hooks are designed only for securing light cargo. Never
try to secure cargo that exceeds the capacity of the hooks. The maximum load capacity
is 44 lbs (20 kg) per hook.
The cargo area is equipped with four tiedown hooks so that cargo can be secured
with a l
Shift lock release
If the select lever cannot be operated, turn the ignition switch back to the
“ON” position then move the select lever to the “P” position with the select lever
button pressed and brake pedal depressed. If the select lever does not move after
performing the above procedure, perform the
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