Connecting A Trailer - Subaru Forester 2017 Owner's Manual

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traffic safety hazard.

. 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

M a x i m u m g r o s s t o n g u e

. 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

regulations.

. Use only the ball mount supplied

with this hitch. Use the hitch only

as a weight carrying 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 trailer hitch

or a standard bumper beam is

not installed. One of them must

always be installed on the vehi-

. If a trailer hitch is installed, it is

not possible to install the rear

towing hook.

When towing a trailer, refer to Trailer

Driving tips/Trailer hitch (dealer option)