232 5-1. Before driving
Trailer class
Typical trailer ball size
IV 2 5 / 16 in.
Positions for towing hitch receiver and hitch ball
II and III 2 in. I 1 7 / 8 in.
A
Trailer ball load rating
Matches or exceeds the gross trailer weight rating of the trailer.
B Ball diameter
Matches the size of the trailer coupler. Most couplers are stamped with the required trailer ball size.
C
Shank length
Protrudes beyond the bottom of the lock washer and nut by at least 2 threads.
Shank diameter
Matches the ball mount hole diameter size.
A Weight carrying ball position: 47.99 in.( 1219 mm)
B Hitch receiver pin hole position: 41.61 in.( 1057 mm)
Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. Help to avoid an accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind when towing:
• Speed limits for towing a trailer vary by state or province. Do not exceed the posted towing speed limit.
• SUBARU recommends that the vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph( 104 km / h) on a flat, straight, dry road. Do not exceed this limit, the posted towing speed limit or the speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’ s manual, whichever is lowest. Instability of the towing vehicle-trailer combination( trailer sway) increases as speed