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 "Warranty 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, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving.
Trailer towing
Maximum load limitsInspection
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Front Drive ShaftINSPECTIONCheck the removed parts for damage, wear, corrosion etc. If faulty, repair or replace.• PTJ (pillow tripod joint)Check for seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and excessive play.• EBJ (high-efficiency compact ball fixed joint)Check for seiz ...
Procedure
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > Compressor OilPROCEDURENOTE:Before making repairs, perform the oil return operation to return the compressor oil in circulation with the refrigerant to the compressor assembly.1. Increase the engine speed to 1,500 r/min.2. Turn the A/C switch to ON.3. Tu ...
Changing the oil and oil filter
Change the oil and oil filter according to
the maintenance schedule in the "Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet".
The engine oil and oil filter must be
changed more frequently than listed in
the maintenance schedule when driving
on dusty roads, when short trips are
frequently made, or when dri ...