Subaru Legacy Outback 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Driving tips
more frequent maintenance will be re-
quired due to the additional load. Refer to
the “Maintenance schedule” in this manu-
al (chapter 11).
Under no circumstances should a trailer
be towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle
with any new power train component (en-
gine, transmission, differential, wheel
bearings, etc.) for the first 1,600 km (1,000
miles) of driving.
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Towing weight
Before towing a trailer, we recommend
that you confirm the towing capacity and
ball coupling load with your nearest
SUBARU dealer or the vehicle registration
documents and make sure your trailer is
within the towing capacity.
The total trailer weight (trailer weight with
brakes plus its cargo weight) must never
exceed maximum towing weight.
Remember that the ball coupling load will
increase the load on the vehicle. Both the
maximum permissible weight (MPW) and
maximum permissible rear axle weight
(rear MPAW) must not be exceeded.
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Trailer hitches
The use of genuine SUBARU trailer hitch
is recommended. A genuine SUBARU
hitches are available from your SUBARU
dealer.
Regularly check that the hitch mounting
bolts and nuts are tight.
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Trailer safety chains
In case the trailer hitch connector or hitch
ball should break or become disconnect-
ed, the trailer could get loose and create a
traffic safety hazard.
For safety, always connect the towing ve-
hicle and trailer with trailer safety chains.
Pass the chains crossing each other un-
der 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 ac-
count; 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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Side mirrors
Many countries have regulations requiring
special outside mirrors when towing a
trailer. After hitching a trailer to your vehi-
cle, check that the standard side mirrors
provide a good rearward field of view with-
out significant blind spots. If significant
blind spots occur with the vehicle’s stan-
dard side mirrors, use additional outside
mirrors that conform with regulations.
Never exceed the maximum towing
weight. Exceeding the maximum
towing weight could cause personal
injury and/or vehicle damage.
Do not modify the vehicle exhaust
system, brake system, or other sys-
tem when installing a hitch or other
trailer towing equipment.
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