Subaru 2003 Baja - Manual (Page 270)

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n Tires
WARNING
Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is used. The
temporary 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 indicated on the tire placard located under the door striker on the
driver’s side. Adjust the rear tire pressure to the recommended pres-
sure shown on the tire placard when the tires are cold. Normal pres-
sure 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 pre-
caution against getting a flat tire, be sure that the spare tire is firmly
secured.
B Trailer towing tips
CAUTION
D Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer in hilly
country on hot days.
D When towing a trailer, steering, stability, stopping distance and
braking performance will be different from normal operation. For
safety’s sake, you should employ extra caution when towing a
trailer and you should never speed. You should also keep the fol-
lowing tips in mind: