Subaru Outback (BR): When you do not tow a trailer
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Driving tips / Trailer hitch (Outback — if equipped) / When you do not tow a trailer
● 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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Trailer towing
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 suspens
Warranties and maintenance
vehicle damage or malfunction caused by trailer towing. If you use your vehicle
to tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance will be required due to the additional
load. (Refer to “Maintenance sc
Maximum load limits
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum load limits explained in the following. Exceeding the
maximum load limits could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage.
CAUTION
● Adequate size trailer
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Warranties and maintenance
vehicle damage or malfunction caused by trailer towing. If you use your vehicle
to tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance will be required due to the additional
load. (Refer to “Maintenance schedule under severe driving conditions” in the “Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet”.)
Under n
Removing and reinstalling clips
Removing clips
There are several types of clips used for your vehicle
Type A clips
1. Turn the clips counterclockwise using a flat-head screwdriver until the center
portion of the clip is raised.
2. Remove the clips with a flat-head screwdriver using leverage.
Type B clips
1. Pull out th
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