Subaru 2011 Tribeca User Manual download pdf (Page 460)

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北米Model "A3160BE-C" EDITED: 2010/ 11/ 19

create a traffic safety hazard.

For safety, always connect the towing

vehicle and trailer with trailer safety

chains. 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 discon-

nect from the hitch ball. Allow sufficient

slack in the chains taking tight turn

situations into account; however, be care-

ful not to let them drag on the ground.

For more information about the safety

chain connection, refer to the instructions

for your hitch and trailer.

! 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 vehicle’s stan-

dard side mirrors, use towing mirrors that

conform with Federal, state/province and/

or other applicable regulations.

! Trailer lights

CAUTION

Direct splicing or other improper

connection of trailer lights may

damage your vehicl e’s electrical

system and cause a malfunction of

your vehicle’s lighting system.

Connection of trailer lights to your vehi-

cle’s electrical system requires modifica-

tions to the vehicle’s lighting circuit to

increase its capacity and accommodate

wiring changes. To ensure the trailer lights

are connected properly, please consult

your SUBARU dealer. Check for proper

operation of the turn signals, the brake

lights and parking lights each time you

hitch up.

! Tires

WARNING

Never tow a trailer when the tem-

porary spare tire is used. The tem-

porary spare tire is not designed to

sustain the towing load. Use of the

temporary spare tire when towing

can result in failure of the spare tire

and/or less stability of the vehicle.

Make sure that all the tires on your vehicle

are properly inflated.

The recommended cold tire pressure

under trailer towing conditions is shown

in “Tires” F12-8 and in “GAS STATION

REFERENCE” at the end of this manual.

Adjust the rear tire pressure to the

recommended pressure when the tires

are cold. Normal pressure should be

maintained in the front tires.

Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and

proper inflation pressure should be in

accordance with the trailer manufacturer’s

specifications.

In the event your vehicle gets a flat tire

when towing a trailer, ask a commercial

road service to repair the flat tire.

If you carry a regular size spare tire in your

vehicle or trailer as a precaution against

getting a flat tire, be sure that the spare

tire is firmly secured.

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