Black plate (316,1)
一般Model "A8170GE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 7/ 3
8-16 Driving tips
& Maintenance
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If you use your vehicle to tow a trailer,
more frequent maintenance will be re-
quired due to the additional load. Refer to
“
s11aaMaintenance schedule” F11-3.
Under no circumstances should a trailer
be towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle
with any new powertrain component (en-
gine, transmission, differential, wheel
bearings, etc.) for the first 1,600 km
(1,000 miles) of driving.
& Towing weight
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Before towing a trailer, we recommend
that you confirm the towing capacity and
ball coupling load with your nearest
SUBARU dealer or the vehicle registration
documents and make sure your trailer is
within the towing capacity.
The total trailer weight (trailer weight with
brakes plus its cargo weight) must never
exceed maximum towing weight.
Remember that the ball coupling load will
increase the load on the vehicle. Both the
maximum permissible weight (MPW) and
maximum permissible rear axle weight
(rear MPAW) must not be exceeded.
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum towing
weight. Exceeding the maximum
towing weight could cause personal
injury and/or vehicle damage.
! Diesel engine models
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The stated trailer weights are only valid for
elevations up to 1,000 m (3,250 ft) above
sea level. At higher altitudes, the engine
loses power as the elevation increases,
resulting in a reduction of vehicle towing
performance. Under these conditions, the
“Maximum combined weight” should be
reduced by 10% per 1,000 m (3,250 ft) of
increased altitude. Please consider weight
before driving.
NOTE
The “Maximum combined weight” is
the sum of the “Maximum permissible
weight” (MPW) and the “Maxim um
trailer weight”.
& Trailer hitches
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The use of a genuine SUBARU trailer
hitch is recommended. Genuine SUBARU
hitches are available from your SUBARU
dealer.
Regularly check that the hitch mounting
bolts and nuts are tight.
CAUTION
Do not modify the vehicle exhaust
system, brake system, or other
system when installing a hitch or
other trailer towing equipment.
& Trailer safety chains
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In case the trailer hitch connector or hitch
ball should break or become discon-
nected, the trailer could get loose and
create a traffic safety hazard.
For safety, always connect the towing
vehicle and trailer with trailer safety
chains. Pass the chains crossing each
other under the trailer tongue to prevent
the trailer from dropping onto the ground
in case the trailer tongue should discon-
nect from the hitch ball. Allow sufficient
slack in the chains taking tight-turn situa-
tions into account; however, be careful not
to let them drag on the ground.
For more information about the safety
chain connection, refer to the instructions
for your hitch and trailer.
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