Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Trailer brakes
WARNING
- Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight.
- Do not directly connect your trailer's hydraulic brake system to the hydraulic brake system in your vehicle. Direct connection would cause the vehicle's brake performance to deteriorate and could lead to an accident.
If your trailer's total weight (trailer weight plus its cargo weight) exceeds 1,000 lbs (453 kg), the trailer is required to be equipped with its own brake system.
Electric brakes or surge brakes are recommended, and must be installed properly. Check that your trailer's brakes conform 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.
Trailer safety chains
WARNING
Always use safety chains between
your vehicle and the trailer. Towing
trailer without safety chains could
create a traffic safety hazard if the
trailer separates from the hitch due
to co ...
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Driving on snowy and icy roads
To prevent skidding and slipping, avoid
sudden braking, abrupt acceleration, highspeed
driving, and sharp turning when
driving on snowy or icy roads.
Always maintain ample distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you
to avoid the need for sudden braking.
To supplement the fo ...
Inspection
LIGHTING SYSTEM > Back-up Light SystemINSPECTION1. CHECK BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH (MT MODEL)Refer to “INSPECTION” of the “Switches and Harness” in “MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL” section. Switches and Harness > INSPECTION">2. CHECK INHIBITOR SWIT ...
Disassembly
BRAKE > Front Disc Brake AssemblyDISASSEMBLYCAUTION:Be careful not to allow foreign matter to enter the brake hose connector.1. Remove mud and foreign matter from the caliper body.2. Remove the piston - disc brake.(1) Place a wooden block in the caliper body as shown in the figure to prevent the ...
