Driving tips/Trailer towing (Outback)
total weight.
. Before towing a trailer, check the
trailer total weight, GVW, GAWs
and tongue load. Make sure the
load and its distribution in your
vehicle and trailer are acceptable.
! Total trailer weight
8-23
3.6 L models
Conditions
Maximum total trailer weight
When towing a trailer without brakes.
1,000 lbs (453 kg)
When towing a trailer with brakes.
2,700 lbs (1,224 kg)
When towing a trailer on a long uphill grade
continuously for over 5 miles (8 km) with an
outside temperature of 1048F (408C) or above.
2.5 L models
Model
MT models
1,500 lbs (680 kg)
Conditions
When towing a trailer without brakes.
When towing a trailer with brakes.
CVT models
When towing a trailer without brakes.
When towing a trailer with brakes.
When towing a trailer on a long uphill
grade continuously for over 5 miles (8
km) with an outside temperature of
1048F (408C) or above.
Maximum total trailer
weight
1,000 lbs (453 kg)
2,700 lbs (1,224 kg)
1,000 lbs (453 kg)
2,700 lbs (1,224 kg)
1,350 lbs (612 kg)
Total trailer weight
The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus
its cargo load) must never exceed the
maximum total trailer weight. The maximum total trailer weight is indicated in the
following tables.
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