Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Maximum load limits

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual / Driving tips / Trailer towing (Outback) / Maximum load limits

WARNING Never exceed the maximum load limits explained in the following.

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 acceptable.

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 ...

Total trailer weight

Total trailer weight The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must never exceed the maximum total trailer weight. The maximum total trailer weight is indicated in the fol ...

Other materials:

Assembly
1. Install the tie-rod into rack.Tightening torque:90 N·m (9.2 kgf-m, 66.4 ft-lb)NOTE:Check the mating face of rack and tie-rod for foreign matter such as dust etc.2. Apply a coat of grease to the tie-rod groove, and then install the boot - steering gearbox to the housing.CAUTION:Assemble the ...