Subaru Outback (BR): 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 suspension and has an adverse effect on fuel economy.
If you do decide to tow a trailer, your safety and satisfaction depend upon proper use of correct equipment and cautious operation of your vehicle. Seek the advice of your SUBARU dealer to assist you in purchasing a hitch and other necessary towing equipment appropriate for your vehicle. In addition, be sure to follow the instructions on correct installation and use provided by the trailer and other towing equipment manufacturers.
SUBARU assumes no responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage that result from trailer towing equipment, or from any errors or omissions in the instructions accompanying such equipment or for your failure to follow the proper instructions.
- Warranties and maintenance
- Maximum load limits
- Trailer hitches
- Trailer brakes
- Trailer safety chains
- Side mirrors
- Trailer lights
- Tires and towing
- Trailer towing tips
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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
Total trailer weight
Total trailer weight
The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must never exceed
the maximum weight.
Outback
The maximum total trailer weight is indicated in the following t
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Basic Diagnostic Procedure of Vehicle Dynamics Control
A: PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Remove foreign matter (dust, water, oil etc.) from the VDCCM&H/U connector during removal and installation.
NOTE:
To check the harness for open or short circuits, shake problem spot or connector.
Refer to "Check List for Interview". <Ref. to VD
Tongue load
Tongue load
WARNING
If the trailer is loaded with more weight in the back of trailer’s axle than
in the front, the load is taken off the rear axle of the towing vehicle. This may
cause the rear wheels to skid, especially during braking or when vehicle speed is
reduced during cornering, r
