Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Trailer towing tips
CAUTION
- For models equipped with the BSD (Blind Spot Detection) and RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) driving support systems, when towing a trailer, press the BSD/ RCTA OFF switch to deactivate the system. The system may not operate properly due to the blocked radar waves. For details about the BSD/RCTA OFF switch, refer to "BSD/RCTA OFF switch" F7-55.
- Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer in hilly country on hot days.
- When towing a trailer, steering, stability, stopping distance and braking performance will be different when compared to normal operation. For safety's sake, you should employ extra caution when towing a trailer and you should never drive at excessive speeds. You should also keep the following tips in mind:
- When parking on a steep slope with a trailer attached to your vehicle, the braking power of the parking brake may not be sufficient since stronger braking power is needed.
Tires
WARNING
Never tow a trailer when the temporary
spare tire is used. The temporary
spare tire is not designed to
sustain the towing load. Use of the
temporary spare tire when towing
can result in ...
Before starting out on a trip
Check the towing regulations for trailer
or caravan vehicles that vary by state/
region. Failure to comply with the procedures
set forth will not only compromise
your safety, but will also ...
Other materials:
System temporary stop indicator
System temporary stop indicator
This indicator appears when the system is
used under the following conditions.
Extremely high or low temperatures
When abnormal voltage exists for the
vehicle battery
When the radar sensor is significantly
misaligned
Once the above conditions are ...
Note
EyeSight > Switches and HarnessNOTE1. PRE-COLLISION BRAKE OFF SWITCH & LANE DEPARTURE WARNING OFF SWITCHThe pre-collision brake OFF & lane departure warning OFF switch is integrated in the stereo camera cover assembly.If the pre-collision brake OFF & lane departure warning OFF switch ...
Light control and wiper control levers/switches
Windshield wiper
Mist
Windshield washer
Rear window wiper and washer switch
Wiper intermittent time control switch
Wiper control lever
Light control switch
Fog light switch
Headlight ON/OFF/AUTO
Headlight flasher High/Low beam
Turn signal lever
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