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dealer and professional trailer supplier for more information about the trailer ’ s brake system .
! Trailer safety chains
WARNING
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Always use safety chains between your vehicle and the trailer . Towing trailer without safety chains could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to coupling damage or hitch ball damage .
In case the trailer hitch connector or hitch ball should break or become disconnected , the trailer could get loose and create a traffic safety hazard .
For safety , always connect the towing vehicle and trailer with trailer safety chains . Two chains should be used in total , one to the right side and the other to the left side trailer tongue . Pass the chains crossing each other under the trailer tongue to prevent the trailer from dropping onto the ground in case the trailer tongue should disconnect from the hitch ball . Allow sufficient slack in the chains taking tight turn situations into account ; however , be careful not to let them drag on the ground .
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! Side mirrors |
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After hitching a trailer to your vehicle , check that the standard side mirrors provide a good rearward field of view without significant blind spots . If significant blind spots occur with the vehicle ’ s standard side mirrors , use towing mirrors that conform with Federal , state / province and / or other applicable regulations .
! Trailer lights
CAUTION
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Direct splicing or other improper connection of trailer lights may damage your vehicle ’ s electrical system and cause a malfunction of your vehicle ’ s lighting system .
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Connection of trailer lights to your vehicle ’ s electrical system requires modifications to the vehicle ’ s lighting circuit to increase its capacity and accommodate wiring changes . To ensure the trailer lights are connected properly , please consult your SUBARU dealer . Check for proper operation of the turn signals and the brake lights each time you connect a trailer to your vehicle .
! Tires
WARNING
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Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is used . The temporary spare tire is not designed to sustain the towing load . Use of the temporary spare tire when towing can result in failure of the spare tire and / or less stability of the vehicle .
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Make sure that all the tires on your vehicle are properly inflated . Refer to “ Tires ” FP504 .
Trailer tire condition , size , load rating and proper inflation pressure should be in accordance with the trailer manufacturer ’ s specifications . Also check federal , state , province and / or other applicable regulations .
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