470
Trailer Towing ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness )
WARNING
If the trailer is loaded with more weight in the back of trailer ’ s axle than in the front , the load is taken off the rear axle of the towing vehicle . This may cause the rear wheels to skid , especially during braking or when vehicle speed is reduced during cornering , resulting in oversteer , spin out and / or jackknifing .
Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8 % to 11 % of the total trailer weight and does not exceed the maximum value .
For details about the trailer tongue load , refer to “ Total trailer weight ” FP468 .
1 ) |
Jack |
2 ) |
Bathroom scale |
The tongue load can be weighed with a bathroom scale as shown in the following illustration . When weighing the tongue load , be sure to position the towing coupler at the height at which it would be during actual towing , using a jack as shown .
F :
Front
The tongue load can be adjusted by proper distribution of the load in the trailer . Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in the front ; approximately 60 % of the trailer load should be in the front and approximately 40 % in the rear . Also , distribute the load as evenly as possible on both the left and right sides .
Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to prevent a change in weight distribution while driving .
& Connecting a Trailer
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Do not directly connect your trailer ’ s hydraulic brake system to the hydraulic brake system in your vehicle . Direct connection would cause the vehicle ’ s brake performance to deteriorate and could lead to an accident .
Check that your trailer ’ s brakes conform with Federal , state / province and / or other applicable regulations . Your SUBARU ’ s brake system is not designed to be tapped into the trailer ’ s hydraulic brake system . Please ask your SUBARU dealer and professional trailer supplier for more information about the trailer ’ s brake system .