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Trailer Towing
. When passing other vehicles, considerable distance is required because of the added weight and length caused by attaching the trailer to your vehicle.
. Reversing the vehicle with a trailer can be difficult and requires experience. Never accelerate or steer rapidly, and grip the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
To reverse around a corner, perform the following procedure.
1. Reverse slowly and steer in the opposite direction to the way you want to turn.
2. Once the trailer begins to swing around, straighten the steering wheel.
3. Turn the wheel in the opposite direction.
4. Steer the vehicle around to be in line with the trailer, then straighten the steering again.
. If the ABS warning light illuminates while the vehicle is in motion, stop towing the trailer and have repairs performed immediately by your nearest SUBARU dealer.
! Driving on grades s08al0503
. Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift into lower gear( if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the engine braking effect and prevent overheating of your vehicle’ s brakes. Do not make sudden downshifts.
. When driving uphill in hot weather, the air conditioner may turn off automatically to protect the engine from overheating.
. When driving uphill in hot weather, because the engine and transmission are relatively prone to overheating, pay attention to the following items. – Engine coolant temperature gauge – AT OIL TEMP warning light – Rear differential oil temperature