Black plate (343,1)
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Model "A2470GE-B" EDITED: 2010/ 9/ 24
down at the rear, check that the drawbar
weight and the weight on the rear axle do
not exceed the maximum permissible rear
axle weight.
.
Check that the tire pressures are
correct.
.
Check that the vehicle and trailer are
connected properly. Confirm that
–
the trailer tongue is connected
properly to the hitch ball.
–
the trailer lights connector is con-
nected properly and trailer
’
s brake
lights illuminate when the vehicle
’
s
brake pedal is depressed, and that
the trailer
’
s turn signal lights flash
when the vehicle
’
s turn signal lever is
operated.
–
the safety chains are connected
properly.
–
all cargo in the trailer is secured
safely in position.
–
the side mirrors provide a good
rearward field of view without a sig-
nificant blind spot.
!
Driving with a trailer
.
You should allow for considerably more
stopping distance when towing a trailer.
Avoid sudden braking because it may
result in skidding or jackknifing and loss of
control.
.
Avoid abrupt starts and sudden accel-
erations. If your vehicle has a manual
transmission, always start out in first gear
and release the clutch at moderate engine
revolution.
.
Avoid uneven steering, sharp turns and
rapid lane changes.
.
Slow down before turning. Make a
longer than normal turning radius because
the trailer wheels will be closer than the
vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. In
a tight turn, the trailer could hit your
vehicle.
.
Sufficient time should be taken to learn
the
“
feel
”
of the vehicle/trailer combination
before starting out on a trip. In an area free
of traffic, practice turning, stopping and
backing up.
.
Crosswinds will adversely affect the
handling of your vehicle and trailer, caus-
ing sway. Crosswinds can be due to
weather conditions or the passing of large
trucks or buses. If swaying occurs, firmly
grip the steering wheel and slow down
immediately but gradually.
.
When passing other vehicles, consid-
erable distance is required because of the
added weight and length caused by
attaching the trailer to your vehicle.
1)
Left turn
2)
Right turn
.
Backing up with a trailer is difficult and
takes practice. When backing up with a
trailer, never accelerate or steer rapidly.
When turning back, grip the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand and turn it to
the left for a left turn, and turn it to the right
for a right turn.
.
If the ABS warning light illuminates
while the vehicle is in motion, stop towing
the trailer. We recommend that you have
repairs performed immediately by the
nearest SUBARU dealer.
!
Driving on grades
.
Before going down a steep hill, slow
down and shift into lower gear (if neces-
sary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the
Driving tips
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