Trailer Towing; Warranties And Maintenance - Subaru 1998 Forester Owner's Manual

tires with a higher load range than the originals do not increase the
GVWR and GAWR limitations.
NOTE
For better fuel economy, do not carry unneeded cargo.

Trailer towing

Your car is designed and intended to be used primarily as a passenger-
carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional loads on your car's en-
gine, drivetrain, brakes, tires and suspension and has an adverse effect
on fuel economy.
If you do decide to tow a trailer, your safety and satisfaction depend
upon proper use of correct equipment and cautious operation of your ve-
hicle. Seek the advice of your SUBARU dealer to assist you in purchas-
ing a hitch and other necessary towing equipment appropriate for your
vehicle. In addition, be sure to follow the instructions on correct installa-
tion 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 fol-
low the proper instructions.
J Warranties and maintenance
SUBARU warranties do not apply to vehicle damage or malfunction
caused by trailer towing. If you use your vehicle to tow a trailer, more
frequent maintenance will be required due to the additional load. (Refer
to "Maintenance schedule under severe driving conditions" in the War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet.)
Under no circumstances should a trailer be towed with a new vehicle or
a vehicle with any new powertrain component (engine, transmission, dif-
ferential, wheel bearings, etc.) for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers)
of driving.
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