Driving tips/Trailer hitch (XV CROSSTREK models — dealer option)
Maximum
Maximum
gross trailer gross tonweight
gue weight
XV CROSSTREK
models
1,500 lbs
(680 kg)
& Connecting a trailer
200 lbs
(90 kg)
When you tow a trailer, refer to “Trailer
towing (XV CROSSTREK models)” F818.
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)
2)
1)
2)
3)
A)
Ball mount
Hitch pin
Safety pin
Hitch receiver tube
1. Insert the ball mount into the hitch
8-17
Hitch ball installation point
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
safety chains that will hold the trailer’s
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