Subaru 2005 Impreza User Manual

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T Tongue load

Tongue load

Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8 to 11 per-

cent of the total trailer weight and does not exceed the

maximum value of 200 lbs (90 kg).

1) Jack
2) Bathroom scale

The tongue load can be weighed with a bathroom

scale as shown in the following illustration. When

weighing the tongue load, be sure to position the tow-

ing coupler at the height at which it would be during ac-

tual towing, using a jack as shown.

HS8019AA

1

2

HS8020BB

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