Connecting A Trailer - Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 2022 Owner's Manual

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Trailer towing
1) Jack*
2) Bathroom scale
*: The jack can be purchased at a SUBARU
dealer. When using a general-purpose jack,
be sure to use a general-purpose jack that is
equivalent to the genuine SUBARU jack.
The tongue load can be weighed with a
bathroom scale as shown in the illustration
above. When weighing the tongue load, be
sure to position the towing coupler at the
height at which it would be during actual
towing, using a jack as shown.
F: Front
The tongue load can be adjusted by proper
distribution of the load in the trailer. Never
load the trailer with more weight in the
back than in the front; approximately 60
percent of the trailer load should be in the
front and approximately 40 percent in the
rear. Also, distribute the load as evenly as
possible on both the left and right sides.
Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to
prevent a change in weight distribution
while driving.
WARNING
If the trailer is loaded with more
weight in the back of trailer's axle
than in the front, the load is taken off
the rear axle of the towing vehicle.
This may cause the rear wheels to
skid, especially during braking or
when vehicle speed is reduced dur-
ing cornering, resulting in over-
steer, spin out and/or jackknifing.
& Connecting a trailer
! Trailer brakes
WARNING
Do not directly connect your trailer's
hydraulic brake system to the hy-
draulic brake system in your vehicle.
Direct connection would cause the
vehicle's brake performance to de-
teriorate and could lead to an acci-
dent.
Electric brakes or surge brakes are re-
commended, and must be installed prop-
erly. Check that your trailer's brakes con-
form with Federal, state/province and/or
other applicable regulations. Your
SUBARU's brake system is not designed
to be tapped into the trailer's hydraulic
brake system. Please ask your SUBARU
dealer and professional trailer supplier for
more information about the trailer's brake
system.