北米Model "A1470BE-A" EDITED: 2021/ 8/ 2
8-11. Trailer hitch
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WARNING
. Never exceed the maximum
weight specified for the trailer
hitch. Exceeding the maximum
weight could cause an accident
resulting in serious personal in-
juries. Permissible trailer weight
changes depending on the situa-
tion. For possible recommenda-
tions and limitations, refer to
“Trailer towing” FP375.
. Never drill the frame or under-
body of your vehicle to install a
commercial trailer hitch. If you
do, dangerous exhaust gas,
water or mud may enter the
passenger compartment through
the drilled hole. Exhaust gas
contains carbon monoxide, a col-
orless and odorless gas which is
dangerous, or even lethal, if in-
haled. Also, drilling the frame or
underbody of your vehicle could
cause deterioration of strength of
your vehicle and cause corrosion
around the drilled hole.
. Be sure your trailer has safety
chains and that each chain will
hold the trailer’s maximum gross
weight. Towing trailers without
safety chains could create a traf-
fic safety hazard if the trailer
separates from the hitch due to
coupling damage or hitch ball
damage.
. Although towing regulations for
trailer or caravan vehicles vary
by state/region, all regulations
agree that specifications such
as the maximum gross trailer
weight must not exceed the les-
ser of the following:
– Maximum gross trailer weight
– Maximum gross tongue
weight
– GVWR
– GAWR
. Failure to comply with the proce-
dures set forth will not only
compromise your safety, but will
also negate your insurance cov-
erage and/or may violate the state
road and traffic acts and regula-
tions.
. Use only a ball mount that is
suitable for the trailer hitch. Use
the hitch only as a weight carry-
ing hitch. Do not use with any
type of weight distributing hitch.
. The standard bumper beam must
be installed after you remove the
trailer hitch. Consult a SUBARU
dealer for purchase of a standard
bumper beam if you do not have
the original.
. Safety performance is decreased
and there is increased risk of
injury to passengers in the case
of an accident if the SUBARU
genuine trailer hitch or a stan-
dard bumper beam is not in-
stalled. One of them must always
be installed on the vehicle.
. If a trailer hitch is installed, it is
not possible to install the rear
towing hook.
CAUTION
Do not modify the vehicle exhaust
system, brake system, or other sys-
tems when installing a hitch or other
trailer towing equipment.
When any of the tires are punctured, you
can seal the tire temporarily. However, do
not tow a trailer when a sealed tire is used.
We recommend that you consult the
nearest SUBARU dealer for details.
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