Trailer Hitch (If Equipped); Connecting A Trailer - Subaru 2005 Legacy Owner's Manual

Trailer hitch (if equipped)

" Never exceed the maximum weight specified
for the trailer hitch. Exceeding the maximum
weight could cause an accident resulting in se-
rious personal injuries. Permissible trailer
weight changes depending on the situation. Re-
fer to the next section "Trailer towing" for pos-
sible recommendations and limitations.
" Trailer brakes are required when the towing
load exceeds 1,000 lbs (453 kg). Be sure your
trailer has safety chains and that each chain
will hold the trailer's maximum gross weight.
Towing trailers without safety chains could cre-
ate a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates
from the hitch due to coupling damage or hitch
ball damage.
" Be sure to check the hitch pin and safety pin
for positive locking placement before towing a
trailer. If the ball mount comes off the hitch re-
ceiver, the trailer could get loose and create a
traffic safety hazard.
" Use only the ball mount supplied with this
hitch. Use the hitch only as a weight carrying
hitch. Do not use with any type of weight dis-
tributing hitch.
The trailer hitch is designed to tow a Class 1 rated
load. The maximum gross trailer weight and maximum
gross tongue weight are indicated in the following ta-
ble.
Maximum
trailer weight
3.0-liter models 3,000 lbs
(1,360 kg)
All models 2,700 lbs
other than (1,224 kg)
3.0-liter models
When you tow a trailer, follow the instructions in the
next section "Trailer towing".

! Connecting a trailer

1. Remove the receiver cover from the hitch receiver
tube. Then insert the ball mount into the hitch receiver
tube.
Driving tips
gross Maximum gross
tongue weight
200 lbs (90 kg)
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