Subaru 2002 Impreza - Manual (Page 266)

IMPREZA(NA) A1830BE-A (ENGLISH)
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Driving tips
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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.
J Trailer towing tips
CAUTION
D Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when tow-
ing 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 cau-
tion when towing a trailer and you should
never speed. You should also keep the follow-
ing tips in mind:
B Before starting out on a trip
D Check that the vehicle and vehicle-to-hitch mount-
ing are in good condition. If any problems are
apparent, do not tow the trailer.
D Check that the vehicle sits horizontally with the
trailer attached. If the vehicle is tipped sharply up at
the front and down at the rear, check the total trailer
weight, GVW, GAWs and tongue load again, then
confirm that the load and its distribution are accept-
able.
D Check that the tire pressures are correct.
D Check that the vehicle and trailer are connected
properly. Confirm that.
– the trailer tongue is connected properly to the
hitch ball.
– the trailer lights connector is connected prop-
erly and trailer’s brake lights illuminate when the
vehicle’s brake pedal is pressed, and that the trail-
er’s turn signal lights flash when the vehicle’s turn
signal lever is operated.
– the safety chains are connected properly.
– all cargo in the trailer is secured safety in posi-
tion.
– the side mirrors provide a good rearward field of
view without a significant blind spot.
D Sufficient time should be taken to learn the “feel”
of the vehicle/trailer combination before starting out
on a trip. In an area free of traffic, practice turning,
stopping and backing up.