Subaru Impreza II 2 GD owners manual page 251

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A1900BE-A.book Page 24 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM 8-24 Driving tips SUBARU hitch is available from your TTrailer safety chains SUBARU dealer. Connecting a trailer TTrailer brakes In case the trailer hitch connector or hitch If use of a non-genuine hitch is unavoid- ball should break or become disconnect- able, be sure the hitch is suited to your ve-If your trailer’s total weight (trailer weight ed, the trailer could get loose and create a hicle and trailer. Consult with a profes- plus its cargo weight) exceeds 1,000 lbs traffic safety hazard. sional hitch supplier to assist (453 kg), the you intrailer is required to be choosing an appropriate hitch for your ve-equipped with its own brake system. Elec-For safety, always connect the towing ve- hicle and trailer with trailer safety chains. hicle. Be sure to follow all of the hitch man-tric brakes or surge brakes are recom- ufacturer’s instructions for installation andmended, and must beinstall ed properly.Pass the chains crossing each other un- der the trailer tongue to prevent the trailer use. Check that your trailer’s brakes conform Never use a hitch that mounts only to thewith Federal, state/province and/or otherfrom dropping onto the ground in case the trailer tongue should disconnect from the rear bumper. The bumper is not designedapplicable regulations. Your SUBARU’s to handle that type of load. brake system is not designed to be tappedhitch ball. Allow sufficient slack in the For all types of hitches, regularly checkinto the trailer’s hydraulic brake system.chains taking tight-turn situations into ac- that the hitch mounting bolts and nuts arePlease ask your SUBARU dealer and pro-count; however, be careful not to let them tight. fessional trailer supplier for more informa-drag on the ground. tion about the trailer’s brake system.For more information about the safety TSEDAN chain connection, refer to the instructions SUBARU does not offer accessory trailer for your hitch and trailer. hitches. Consult with a professional hitch supplier to assist you in choosing an ap- propriate hitch for your vehicle. Be sure toy Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and itsAlways use safety chains between follow all of the hitch manufacturer’s in- structions for installation and use. cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) your vehicle and the trailer. Towing Never use a hitch that mounts only to thetotal weight. a trailer without safety chains could rear bumper. The bumper is not designedy Do not directly connect your trail-create a traffic safety hazard if the to handle that type of load. er’s hydraulic brake system to thetrailer separates from the hitch due Regularly check that the hitch mounting hydraulic brake system in your to coupling damage or hitch ball bolts and nuts are tight. vehicle. Direct connection would damage. cause the vehicle’s brake perfor- mance to deteriorate and could lead to an accident.

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