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& If Not Towing a Trailer
CAUTION
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The housing should be kept clean at the points of contact . The surfaces only require cleaning with a cloth . Grease or other lubricants should never be used .
. Remove the ball mount from the hitch receiver tube and insert the receiver cover onto the hitch receiver tube .
. Place the dust cap over the four-pin connector of the hitch wire harness to protect against possible damage .
. Occasionally lubricate terminals of the four-pin connector using terminal grease .
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8-13 . Trailer Towing ( Legacy )
CAUTION
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Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to be used for trailer towing . Therefore , never tow a trailer with your vehicle .
SUBARU assumes no responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage that may result from trailer towing , from any trailer towing equipment or from any errors or omissions in the instructions accompanying such equipment . SUBARU warranties do not apply to vehicle damage or malfunction caused by trailer towing .
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8-14 . Trailer Towing ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness )
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Your vehicle is designed and intended to be used primarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle . Towing a trailer puts additional loads on your vehicle ’ s engine , drivetrain , brakes , tires and suspension and has an adverse effect on fuel economy and air conditioning system cooling performance .
If you do decide to tow a trailer , your safety and satisfaction depend upon proper use of correct equipment and cautious operation of your vehicle . Drive carefully when towing a trailer , and always consider the following conditions .
. Road conditions . Weather conditions . Vehicle load weight . Trailer load weight
Seek the advice of your SUBARU dealer to assist you in purchasing a hitch and other necessary towing equipment appropriate for your vehicle . Do not use towing equipment other than genuine SUBARU towing equipment . In addition , be sure to follow the instructions on correct installation and use provided by SUBARU .
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