Trailer Safety Chains; Side Mirrors; Trailer Lights; Tires - Subaru Impreza 2016 Manual

tact. The surfaces only require
cleaning with a cloth. Grease or
other lubricants should never be
used.
. If the ball is not installed, the dummy
should then be inserted for protection and
to prevent dirt.
. When the ball is not used, store the ball
in the case.
& Trailer safety chains
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. Two chains should be used in
total, one for the right side and one for the
left side trailer tongues. 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 disconnect from the hitch ball.
Allow sufficient slack in the chains taking
tight-turn situations 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.
& Side mirrors
Many countries have regulations requiring
special outside mirrors when towing a
trailer. After hitching a trailer to your
vehicle, check that the standard side
mirrors provide a good rearward field of
view without significant blind spots. If
significant blind spots occur with the
vehicle s standard side mirrors, use addi-
tional outside mirrors that conform with
regulations.
& Trailer lights
Connection of trailer lights to your vehi-
cle s electrical system requires modifica-
tions to the vehicle s lighting circuit to
increase its capacity and accommodate
wiring changes. To ensure the trailer lights
are connected properly, we recommend
Driving tips/Trailer towing
that you consult your SUBARU dealer.
Check for proper operation of the turn
signals and the brake lights each time you
connect a trailer to your vehicle.
CAUTION
Direct splicing or other improper
connection of trailer lights may
damage your vehicle's electrical
system and cause a malfunction of
your vehicle lighting system.
& Tires
Make sure that all the tires on your vehicle
are inflated to the pressure under towing
conditions as shown on the tire placard
located on the door pillar on the driver s
side.
Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and
proper inflation pressure should be in
accordance with the trailer manufacturer s
specifications.
WARNING
Never tow a trailer when the tem-
porary spare tire is used. The tem-
porary spare tire is not designed to
sustain the towing load. Use of the
temporary spare tire when towing
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