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safety chains that will hold the trailer’ s maximum gross weight.
WARNING
Do not connect safety chains to any part of the vehicle other than the safety chain hooks.
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8. Connect the hitch wire harness’ s black four-pin wire connector to the towing trailer’ s wire harness.
9. Confirm proper function of the hitch electrical wire harness by individually activating the brake, stop and turn signal lights on the trailer.
NOTE
Always disconnect the trailer electrical wire harness before launching or retrieving a watercraft.
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. Remove the ball mount from the hitch receiver tube.
. Place the dust cap over the four-pin connector of the hitch electrical wire harness to protect against possible damage.
. Occasionally lubricate terminals of the four-pin connector using terminal grease.
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Your vehicle is designed and intended to be used primarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional loads on your vehicle’ s engine, drivetrain, brakes, tires and suspension and has an adverse effect on fuel and air conditioning system cooling performance.
If you do decide to tow a trailer, your safety and satisfaction depend upon proper use of correct equipment and cautious operation of your vehicle. Drive carefully when towing a trailer, and always consider the following conditions.
. Road conditions. Weather conditions. Vehicle load weight. Trailer load weight
Seek the advice of your SUBARU dealer to assist you in purchasing a hitch and other necessary towing equipment appropriate for your vehicle. Do not use towing equipment other than genuine SUBARU towing equipment. In addition, be sure to follow the instructions for proper installation and use provided by the trailer or caravan’ s manufacturer.