Subaru Outback (BR): Trailer safety chains
WARNING
Always use safety chains between your vehicle and the trailer. Towing trailer without safety chains could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to coupling damage or hitch ball damage.
In case the trailer hitch connector or hitch ball should break or become disconnected, the trailer could get loose and create a traffic safety hazard. For safety, always connect the towing vehicle and trailer with trailer safety chains. Pass the chains crossing each other under the trailer tongue to prevent the trailer from dropping onto the ground in case the trailer tongue should disconnect from the hitch ball. Allow sufficient slack in the chains taking tight turn situations into account; however, be careful not to let them drag on the ground. For more information about the safety chain connection, refer to the instructions for your hitch and trailer.
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Direct splicing or other improper connection of trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction of your vehicle’s lighting system.
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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
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SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system
Your vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system that complies
with the new advanced frontal airbag requirements in the amended Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208.
The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system automatically determines the deployment
force o
