Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: 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 coupling damage or hitch ball damage.
In case the trailer hitch connector or hitch ball should break or become disconnected, the trailer could get loose and create a traffic safety hazard.
For safety, always connect the towing vehicle and trailer with trailer safety chains. Two chains should be used in total, one to the right side and the other to the left side trailer tongue. Pass the chains crossing each other under the trailer tongue to prevent the trailer from dropping onto the ground in case the trailer tongue should disconnect from the hitch ball.
Allow sufficient slack in the chains taking tight turn situations into account; however, be careful not to let them drag on the ground.
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
t ...
Side mirrors
After hitching a trailer to your vehicle,
check that the standard side mirrors
provide a good rearward field of view
without significant blind spots. If significant
blind spots occur with the ...
Other materials:
Installation
LIGHTING SYSTEM > Headlight BulbINSTALLATIONCAUTION:Install so that the front end of the under cover (b) comes inside the bumper face - front (a), and the front end of the mud guard (c) comes outside the bumper face - front (a).1. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.2. When performi ...
Removal
LIGHTING SYSTEM > Ignition Switch IlluminationREMOVALNOTE:The ignition switch illumination is integrated into the immobilizer antenna assembly.1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the cover assembly - column.(1) Remove the screws by turning the steering wheel to r ...
Procedure
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Function Setting (Customize)PROCEDURE1. METHOD FOR STOPPING KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM FUNCTION BY OPENING/CLOSING DOORS1. Check that the vehicle status is as follows:• Ignition switch OFF• One window is completely open• Keyless access system is activated (or dis ...
