Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Trailer lights

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual / Driving tips / Trailer towing (Outback) / Connecting a trailer / Trailer lights

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.

Connection of trailer lights to your vehicle's electrical system requires modifications to the vehicle's lighting circuit to increase its capacity and accommodate wiring changes. To ensure the trailer lights are connected properly, please consult your SUBARU dealer. Check for proper operation of the turn signals and the stop lights each time you connect a trailer to your vehicle.

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 ...

Tires

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 towin ...

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Inspection
1. Visually check the harness and connector for damage or crack.2. Check the harness terminal for rust, disconnection or poor contact.3. Check the continuity between harness terminals and oil temperature sensor.NOTE:Refer to WIRING SECTION for transmission harness terminal and oil temperature sensor ...