Side Mirrors; Trailer Hitches - Subaru 1998 Legacy Owner's Manual

J Trailer hitches
WARNING
Never drill the frame or under-body of your vehicle to install a
commercial trailer hitch. If you do, dangerous exhaust gas, water
or mud may enter into the passenger compartment through the
drilled hole. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless
and odorless gas which is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.
Also, drilling the frame or under-body of your vehicle could cause
deterioration of strength of your vehicle and cause corrosion
around the drilled hole.
CAUTION
D Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system, brake system, or
other system when installing a hitch or other trailer towing equip-
ment.
D Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and
its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight.
Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer. SUBARU does not of-
fer accessory trailer hitches. Consult with a professional hitch supplier to
assist you in choosing an appropriate hitch for your vehicle. Be sure to
follow all of the hitch manufacturer's instructions for installation and use.
J Side mirrors
After hitching a trailer to your vehicle, check that the standard side mir-
rors provide a good rearward field of view without significant blind spots.
If significant blind spots occur with the vehicle's standard side mirrors,
use towing mirrors that conform with Federal, state/province and/or other
applicable regulations.
Starting and operating
– CONTINUED –
7-49