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.
READ NEXT:
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
● 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
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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You should use synthetic engine oil that meets the same requirements given for
conventional engine oil. When using synthetic oil, you must use oil of the same
classification, viscosity and grade shown in this Owner’s Manual. Refer to “Engine
oil” F12-4. Also, you must follow the oil and
Certification label
The certification label attached to the driver’s side door shows GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).
The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must never exceed the GVWR. GVW is the combined
total of weight of the vehicle, fuel, driver, all pass
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