Subaru Forester: Trailer towing / When you do not tow a trailer
CAUTION
- The housing should be kept dirt
and corrosion-free at the points
of contact. The surfaces only
require cleaning with a cloth.
Grease or other lubricants
should never be used.
- If the ball is not installed, the
plastic insert should then be
inserted for protection and to
prevent it from getting dirty.
When the ball is not used, place the ball
cap and store securely.
Other information:
Insert the protrusion located on the
right end of the sleeve into the recess of
the retainer.
Push the cover housing to the right
side and shorten the bar.
Insert the other protrusion into the
recess of the other retainer...
Certification label
The certification label attached to the
bottom of driver’s side door pillar shows
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).
The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must
never exceed the GVWR. GVW is the
combined total of weight of the vehicle,
fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, any
optional equipment and trailer tongue
load...