Black plate (341,1)
一
般
Model "A2440GE-A" EDITED: 2007/ 6/ 15
regulations.
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Trailer lights
CAUTION
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.
Connection of trailer lights to your vehi-
cle
’
s electrical system requires modifica-
tions to the vehicle
’
s lighting circuit to
increase its capacity and accommodate
wiring changes. To ensure the trailer lights
are connected properly, we recommend
that you consult your SUBARU dealer.
Check for proper operation of the turn
signals and the brake lights each time you
hitch up.
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Tires
WARNING
Never tow a trailer when the tem-
porary spare tire is used. The tem-
porary 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.
Make sure that all the tires on your vehicle
are inflated to the pressure under towing
conditions as shown on the tire placard
located 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
CAUTION
Be sure to use a hitch stabilizer if
your trailer weight is more than
1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) to prevent
vehicle stability from deteriorating
when towing a trailer. If the permis-
sible 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.
Snaking movement can also be reduced
by hitch stabilizers. To purchase and
install a hitch stabilizer, we recommend
that you consult your SUBARU dealer or
professional hitch suppliers.
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Trailer towing tips
WARNING
.
Never exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)
or legal towing speed limit,
whichever is lower. Exceeding
the speed limit could cause loss
of vehicle stability and/or could
lead to an accident.
.
When towing a trailer, steering,
stability, stopping distance and
braking performance will be dif-
ferent from normal operation. For
safety
’
s sake, you should employ
extra caution when towing a
trailer and you should never
speed. You should also keep the
following tips in mind:
If your vehicle is equipped with SI-DRIVE,
and when towing a trailer on an uphill
slope, do not drive in the Intelligent (I)
mode. It is recommend that you drive in
the Sport (S) mode (
“
D
”
position for AT
vehicle), or you may drive in the Sport
Sharp (S#) mode (
“
D
”
position for AT
vehicle).
However, it is possible to tow a trailer in
any mode of the SI-DRIVE on a downhill
slope. For AT vehicles, in this case, it is
possible to drive in the
“
D
”
position or
Driving tips
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