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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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