Subaru Legacy Outback 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Driving tips
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Trailer lights
Connection of trailer lights to your vehi-
cle’s electrical system requires modifica-
tions to the vehicle’s lighting circuit to in-
crease its capacity and accommodate wir-
ing changes. To ensure the trailer lights
are connected properly, we recommend
that you consult your SUBARU dealer.
Check for proper operation of the turn sig-
nals and the brake lights each time you
hitch up.
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Tires
Make sure that all the tires on your vehicle
are inflated to the pressure under towing
conditions as shown on the tire placard lo-
cated under the door striker on the driver’s
side. Trailer tire condition, size, load rating
and proper inflation pressure should be in
accordance with the trailer manufacturer’s
specifications.
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Hitch stabilizer
Snaking movement can also be reduced
by hitch stabilizers. To purchase and in-
stall a hitch stabilizer, we recommend that
you consult your SUBARU dealer or pro-
fessional hitch suppliers.
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Trailer towing tips
Direct splicing or other improper
connection of trailer lights may
damage your vehicle’s electrical
system and cause a malfunction of
your vehicle lighting system. Never tow a trailer when the tempo-
rary spare tire is used. The tempo-
rary spare tire is not designed to
sustain the towing load. Use of the
temporary spare tire when towing
can result in failure of the spare tire
and/or less stability of the vehicle
and may lead to an accident. Be sure to use a hitch stabilizer if
your trailer weight is more than
1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) to prevent vehi-
cle stability from deteriorating when
towing a trailer. (If the permissible
trailer weight of your vehicle is more
than 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs).)
Even if your trailer weight is less
than 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs), the use of
a hitch stabilizer is recommended.
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Never exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) or
legal towing speed limit, whichev-
er is lower. Exceeding the speed
limit could cause loss of vehicle
stability and/or could lead to an
accident.