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.
! Parking on a grade s08al0504
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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