Subaru 2015 XV Crosstrek 2.0i

User Manual - Page 470

For 2015 XV CROSSTREK 2.0I.

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Black plate (483,1)
Model "A1210BE-B" EDITED: 2014/ 12/ 1
manufacturer.
SUBARU assumes no responsibility for
injuries or vehicle damage that result from
trailer towing equipme nt, or from any
errors or omissions in the instructions
accompanying such equipment or for your
failure to follow the proper instructions.
Regularly check that the hitch mounting
bolts and nuts are tightened securely.
& Warranties and maintenance
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 (en-
gine, transmission, differential, wheel
bearings, etc.) for the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) of driving.
& Maximum load limits
WARNING
Never excee d the maximum load
limits explained in the fol lowing.
Exceeding the maximum load limits
could cause personal injury and/or
vehicle damage.
CAUTION
. Adequate size trailer brakes are
required when the trailer and its
cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg)
total weight.
. Before towing a trailer, check the
trailer total weight, GVW, GAWs
and tongue load. Make sure the
load and its distribution in your
vehicle and trailer are accepta-
ble.
! Total trailer weight
Total trailer weight
The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus
its cargo load) must never exceed the
maximum total trailer weight in the follow-
ing table.
Driving tips/Trailer towing (XV CROSSTREK models)
8-19
CONTINUED
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