Subaru Outback (BR): Trailer hitch (Outback — if equipped)
WARNING
● Never exceed the maximum weight specified for the trailer hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight could cause an accident resulting in serious personal injuries. Permissible trailer weight changes depending on the situation. For possible recommendations and limitations, refer to “Trailer towing” F8-19.
● Trailer brakes are required when the towing load exceeds 1,000 lbs (453 kg). Be sure your trailer has safety chains and that each chain will hold the trailer’s maximum gross weight. Towing trailers without safety chains could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to coupling damage or hitch ball damage.
● Be sure to check the hitch pin and safety pin for positive locking placement before towing a trailer. If the ball mount comes off the hitch receiver, the trailer could get loose and create a traffic safety hazard.
● Use only the ball mount supplied with this hitch. Use the hitch only as a weight carrying hitch. Do not use with any type of weight distributing hitch.
The trailer hitch is designed to tow a Class 1 rated load. The maximum gross trailer weight and maximum gross tongue weight are indicated in the following table.
When you tow a trailer, refer to “Trailer towing” F8-19.
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Connecting a trailer
1. Remove the receiver cover from the hitch receiver tube. Then insert the ball
mount into the hitch receiver tube.
2. Insert the hitch pin into the hole on the hitch receiver tube so that the
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 harne
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
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Maintenance precautions
When maintenance and service are required, it is recommended that all work be
done by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
If you perform maintenance and service by yourself, you should familiarize yourself
with the information provided in this section on general maintenance and service
for your SUBA
Connecting a trailer
1. Remove the receiver cover from the hitch receiver tube. Then insert the ball
mount into the hitch receiver tube.
2. Insert the hitch pin into the hole on the hitch receiver tube so that the
pin passes through the ball mount.
3. Insert the safety pin onto the hitch pin securely.
4. Pull
