Subaru Forester: Connecting a trailer / Side mirrors

After hitching a trailer to your vehicle,
check that the standard side mirrors
provide a good rearward field of view
without significant blind spots. If significant
blind spots occur with the vehicle’s standard
side mirrors, use towing mirrors that
conform with Federal, state/province and/
or other applicable regulations.
CAUTION
Direct splicing or other improper
connection of trailer lights may
damage your vehicle’s electrical
system and cause a malfunction of
your vehicle’s lighting system...
Other information:
The welcome lighting function turns on the
low beam headlight for smooth approaching
to or exiting from the vehicle at night or
in a dark place.
The function is activated while all of the
following conditions are met.
The light control switch is in the “AUTO”
position...
Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard.
Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.
Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs...