Driving Tips; Trailer Towing (5-Door Models); Maintenance; Towing Weight - Subaru Impreza 2017 Owner's Manual

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Driving tips/Trailer towing (5–door models)
Trailer towing (5-door mod-
els)
WARNING
. For models with flat tire repair kit:
When any of the tires are punc-
tured, you can seal the tire
temporarily. However, do not
tow a trailer when a sealed tire
is used. We recommend that you
consult the nearest SUBARU
dealer for details.
. Use only the ball mount that is
suitable for the trailer hitch. Use
the hitch only as a weight carry-
ing hitch. Do not use with any
type of weight distributing hitch.
. The standard bumper beam must
be installed after you remove the
trailer hitch. We recommend that
you 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-
cle.
. If a trailer hitch is installed, it is
not possible to install the rear
towing hook (eye bolt).
Your vehicle is designed and intended to
be used primarily as a passenger-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional
loads on your vehicle s engine, drive train,
brakes, tires and suspension and has an
adverse effect on fuel economy.
In some countries, there are some regula-
tions which you have to obey when towing
a trailer. If you do decide to tow a trailer,
your safety and satisfaction depend upon
proper use of correct equipment and
cautious operation of your vehicle. We
recommend that you seek the advice of
your SUBARU dealer to assist you in
purchasing a hitch and other necessary
towing equipment appropriate for your
vehicle. In addition, be sure to follow the
instructions on correct installation and use
provided by the trailer and other towing
equipment manufacturers.
SUBARU assumes no responsibility for
injuries or vehicle damage that result from
trailer towing equipment, or from any
errors or omissions in the instructions
accompanying such equipment or for your
failure to follow the proper instructions.
NOTE
Auto Start Stop system (if equipped)
will not operate when towing a trailer.
Refer to "Auto Start Stop system" F7-
40.
& Maintenance
If you use your vehicle to tow a trailer,
more frequent maintenance will be re-
quired due to the additional load. Refer to
Maintenance schedule F11-3.
Under no circumstances should a trailer
be towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle
with any new powertrain component (en-
gine, transmission, differential, wheel
bearings, etc.) for the first 1,600 km
(1,000 miles) of driving.
& Towing weight
Before towing a trailer, we recommend
that you confirm the towing capacity and
ball coupling load with your nearest
SUBARU dealer or the vehicle registration
documents and/or hitch installation man-
ual and make sure your trailer is within the
towing capacity.
The total trailer weight (trailer weight with
brakes plus its cargo weight) must never
exceed the maximum towing weight.