Subaru XV Crosstrek owners manual page 475

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8-24 Driving tips/Trailer towing (XV CROSSTREK models) ! Trailer lights are properly inflated. Refer to “Tires” F12-speeds.Youshouldalsokeepthe 8. following tips in mind: CAUTION Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and Direct splicing or other improperproper inflation pressure should be in! Before starting out on a trip connection of trailer lights may accordance with the trailer manufacturer’s. Check the towing regulations for trailer damage your vehicle’s electricalspecifications. or caravan vehicles that vary by state/ system and cause a malfunction of region. Failure to comply with the proce- your vehicle’s lighting system.In the event your vehicle gets a flat tiredures set forth will not only compromise when towing a trailer, ask a commercialyour safety, but will also negate your Connection of trailer lights to your vehi-road service representative or profes- insurance coverage and/or may violate cle’s electrical system requires modifica-sional to repair the flat tire.the state road and traffic acts and regula- tions to the vehicle’s lighting circuit toIf you carry a regular size spare tire in yourtions. increase its capacity and accommodatevehicle or trailer as a precaution against. Check that the vehicle and vehicle-to- wiring changes. To ensure the trailer lightsgetting a flat tire, be sure that the sparehitch mounting are in good condition. If are connected properly, please consulttire is firmly secured.anyproblemsareapparent,donottowthe your SUBARU dealer. Check for proper trailer. operation of the turn signals and the brake&Trailer towing tips. Check that the vehicle rests horizon- lights each time you connect a trailer to tally with the trailer attached. If the vehicle your vehicle. CAUTION is tipped sharply up at the front and down ! Tires at the rear, check the total trailer weight, . Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h)GVW,GAWsandtongueloadagain, then WARNING when towing a trailer in hillyconfirm that the load and its distribution country on hot days. are acceptable. Never tow a trailer when the tem-. When towing a trailer, steering,. Checkthatthetirepressuresare porary spare tire is used. The tem-stability, stopping distance andcorrect. porary spare tire is not designed tobraking performance will be dif-. Check that the vehicle and trailer are sustain the towing load. Use of theferent when compared to normalconnected properly. Confirm that temporary spare tire when towingoperation. For safety’s sake, you– the trailer tongue is connected can result in failure of the spare tireshould employ extra cautionproperly to the hitch ball. and/or less stability of the vehicle.when towing a trailer and you should never drive at excessive– the trailer lights connector is con- Makesurethatall the tires on your vehicle nected properly and trailer’sbrake

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