Subaru 2003 Legacy - Manual (Page 322)

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Trailer hitch (if equipped)
WARNING
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Never exceed the maximum weight specified for the trailer
hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight could cause an accident
resulting in serious personal injuries. Permissible trailer weight
changes depending on the situation. Refer to the next section
“Trailer towing” for possible recommendations and limitations.
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Trailer brakes are required when the towing load exceeds
1,000 lbs. (453 kg). Be sure your trailer has safety chains and that
each chain will hold the trailer’s maximum gross weight. Towing
trailers without safety chains could create a traffic safety hazard
if the trailer separates from the hitch due to coupling damage or
hitch ball damage.
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Be sure to check the hitch pin and safety pin for positive lock-
ing placement before towing a trailer. If the ball mount comes off
the hitch receiver, the trailer could get loose and create a traffic
safety hazard.
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Use only the ball mount supplied with this hitch. Use the hitch
only as a weight carrying hitch. Do not use with any type of
weight distributing hitch.
The trailer hitch is designed to tow a Class 1 rated load. A maximum of
2,400 lbs. (1,087 kg) gross trailer weight and a maximum of 200 lbs. (90
kg) gross tongue weight are permissible for the trailer hitch.
When you tow a trailer, follow the instructions in the next section “Trailer
towing”.