Caution – Subaru 2003 Legacy User Manual
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CAUTION
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Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and
its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight.
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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.
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Total trailer weight
The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must never
exceed the maximum weight shown below.
OUTBACK Wagon
Model
Conditions
Maximum total
trailer weight
MT models
When towing a trailer without brakes.
1,000 lbs (453 kg)
When towing a trailer with brakes.
2,400 lbs (1,087 kg)
AT models
When towing a trailer without brakes.
1,000 lbs (453 kg)
When towing a trailer with brakes.
2,400 lbs (1,087 kg)
When towing a trailer on a long uphill
grade continuously for over 5 miles (8 km)
with an outside temperature of 104
°
F
(40
°
C) or above.
1,200 lbs (543 kg)
Others
Model
Conditions
Maximum total
trailer weight
MT models
When towing a trailer without brakes.
1,000 lbs (453 kg)
When towing a trailer with brakes.
2,000 lbs (906 kg)
AT models
When towing a trailer without brakes.
1,000 lbs (453 kg)
When towing a trailer with brakes.
2,000 lbs (906 kg)
When towing a trailer on a long uphill
grade continuously for over 5 miles (8 km)
with an outside temperature of 104
°
F
(40
°
C) or above.
1,000 lbs (453 kg)