Trailer Towing ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness ) 481
. If any of the following conditions occur , immediately turn off the air conditioner and stop the vehicle in the nearest safe location . Refer to “ If You Park Your Vehicle in an Emergency ” FP484 and “ Engine Overheating ” FP496 . – Engine coolant temperature gauge needle approaches the OVERHEAT zone . Refer to “ Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ” FP181 .
– AT OIL TEMP warning light illuminates . Refer to “ AT OIL TEMP Warning Light ” FP189 .
3 . When the wheel blocks are in place , release the regular brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load .
4 . Apply the regular brakes and then apply the parking brake ; slowly release the regular brakes .
5 . Shift into “ P ” and shut off the engine .
. Do not use the accelerator pedal to stay stationary on an uphill slope instead of using the parking brake or foot brake . That may cause the transmission fluid to overheat .
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Always block the wheels under both vehicle and trailer when parking . Apply the parking brake . You should not park on a hill or slope . If parking on a hill or slope cannot be avoided , you should take the following steps :
1 . Apply the brakes and hold the pedal down .
2 . Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels .
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