Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2023 Crosstrek Owner's Manual | Page 373

Driving tips / Trailer hitch 8-17
When towing a trailer , refer to “ Trailer towing ” F8-18 .
& Connecting a SUBARU genuine trailer hitch
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1 . Insert the ball mount into the hitch receiver tube .
2 . Insert the hitch pin into the hole located on the hitch receiver tube so that the pin passes through the ball mount .
3 . Insert the safety pin through the hole located on the hitch pin securely .
4 . Check the ball mount assembly by pulling on it to make sure it does not come off the hitch receiver .
1 )
Ball mount
2 )
Hitch pin
3 )
Safety pin
A )
Hitch receiver tube
1 )
Hitch ball installation point
2 )
Hooks for safety chains
5 . Attach a hitch ball . Use only a hitch ball that is appropriate for the ball mount and your trailer . The hitch ball must be securely installed on the ball mount .
6 . Connect your trailer to the hitch ball . 7 . Connect the trailer and the hitch with
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