Subaru 2001 Impreza Owner's Manual page 223

Starting and operating
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Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper inflation pressure
should be in accordance with the trailer and tire manufacturer's speci-
fications.
In the event your vehicle gets a flat tire when towing a trailer, ask a
commercial road service to repair the flat tire.
If you carry a regular size spare tire in your vehicle or trailer as a pre-
caution against getting a flat tire, be sure that the spare tire is firmly
secured.
B Trailer towing tips
When towing a trailer, steering, stability, stopping distance and brak-
ing performance will vary from normal operation. For safety's sake,
you should employ extra caution when towing a trailer and you should
never speed.
You should also keep the following tips in mind:
Sufficient time should be taken to learn the "feel" of the vehicle/trailer
combination before starting out on a trip. In an area free of traffic,
practice turning, stopping and backing up.
You should allow for considerably more stopping distance when tow-
ing a trailer. Avoid sudden braking because it may result in skidding
or jackknifing and loss of control.
Avoid abrupt starts and sudden accelerations. If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, always start out in 1st gear and release the
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