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The total weight on the roof rails – including the roof crossbars, roof tent, and all occupants and contents in the roof tent – must not exceed either the vehicle’ s roof rail load limit( 700 lbs( 317 kg)), evenly distributed, or the load limit of the roof crossbars, whichever is lower.
Load limit of the roof rail( A). B + C + D < 700 lbs( 317 kg)
Exceeding this load limit could cause damage to the vehicle or racking system. The vehicle must never be driven with occupants in the roof tent. Before the vehicle is driven, occupants and cargo must be removed from the roof tent and the roof rail load must be restored to within the roof rail load limit of 176 lbs( 80 kg). Refer to the user manual that accompanied the roof tent for important safety information and instructions on the proper installation and use of the tent.
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8-12. Trailer hitch( dealer option)
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. Never exceed the maximum weight specified for the trailer hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight could cause an accident resulting in serious personal injuries. Permissible trailer weight changes depending on the situation. For possible recommendations and limitations, refer to“ Trailer towing” FP430.
. Trailer brakes are required when the towing load exceeds 1,000 lbs( 453 kg). Be sure your trailer has safety chains and that each chain will hold the trailer’ s maximum gross weight. Towing trailers without safety chains could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to coupling damage or hitch ball damage.
. Be sure to check the hitch pin and safety pin for positive locking placement before towing a trailer. If the ball mount comes off the hitch receiver, the trailer could
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get loose and create a traffic safety hazard.
. Although towing regulations for trailer or caravan vehicles vary by state / region, all regulations agree that specifications such as the maximum gross trailer weight must not exceed the lesser of the following:
– Maximum gross trailer weight
– Maximum gross tongue weight
– GVWR – GAWR
. Failure to comply with the procedures set forth will not only compromise your safety, but will also negate your insurance coverage and / or may violate the state road and traffic acts and regulations.
. Use only the ball mount supplied with this hitch. Use the hitch only as a weight carrying hitch. Do not use with any type of weight distributing hitch.
. The standard bumper beam must be installed after you remove the trailer hitch. Consult a SUBARU dealer for purchase of a standard
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