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ished, the lever will return automatically. If the lever does not return after
cornering, return the lever to the neutral position by hand.
To signal a lane change, push the turn signal lever up or down slightly
and hold it during the lane change. The turn signal indicator lights will
flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. The lever will return auto-
matically to the neutral position when you release it.
Illumination brightness control
HB2017BB
When the lighting switch is in the “p ” or “a ” position, you can adjust
brightness of the instrument panel illumination for better visibility.
To brighten, turn the control dial counterclockwise.
To darken, turn the control dial clockwise.

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9. Connect the hitch wire harness ’s black four –pin wire connector to
the towing trailer ’s wire harness.
HB8021BB
10. Confirm proper function of the hitch wire harness by individually
activating the brake, right turn signal, left turn signal, stop, and park-
ing lights on the trailer. NOTE Always disconnect the trailer wire harness before launching or retrieving a watercraft. When you are not towing a trailer CAUTION
Remove the ball mount from the hitch receiver tube when the tail-
gate is open and the bed extender is used. The rear license platewill not be visible because the license plate bracket can not beused at the lowered/open position when the ball mount is con-nected.
Remove the ball mount from the hitch receiver tube and insert the
receiver cover onto the hitch receiver tube. Place the dust cap over the four –pin connector of the hitch wire
harness to protect against possible damage. Occasionally lubricate the terminals of the four –pin connector us-
ing terminal grease, and cover with the attached rubber cap.

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cient slack in the chains taking tight-turn situations into account; how-
ever, be careful not to let them drag on the ground.
For more information about the safety chain connection, refer to the
instructions for your hitch and trailer. nSide mirrors
After hitching a trailer to your vehicle, check that the standard side
mirrors provide a good rearward field of view without significant blindspots. 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.
HB8041BA
n 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, the brake lights and parkinglights each time you hitch up.

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nBefore starting out on a trip
Check that the vehicle and vehicle-to-hitch mounting are in good
condition. If any problems are apparent, do not tow the trailer. 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 acceptable. Check that the tire pressures are correct.
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 properly and trailer ’s
brake lights illuminate when the vehicle ’s brake pedal is pressed,
and that the trailer ’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 position.
– the side mirrors provide a good rearward field of view without a
significant blind spot.
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 traf-
fic, practice turning, stopping and backing up. n Driving with a trailer
You should allow for considerably more stopping distance when
towing a trailer. Avoid sudden braking because it may result in skid-
ding or jackknifing and loss of control. Avoid abrupt starts and sudden accelerations. If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, always start out in first gear and release the
clutch at moderate engine revolution. Avoid uneven steering, sharp turns and rapid lane changes.
Slow down before turning. Make a longer than normal turning
radius because the trailer wheels will be closer than the vehicle
wheels to the inside of the turn. In a tight turn, the trailer could hit yourvehicle. Crosswinds will adversely affect the handling of your vehicle and

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If you park your vehicle in an emergency
HB8002BA
The hazard warning flasher should be used in day or night to warn other
drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions.
Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to safely pull off the road if a prob-lem occurs.
The hazard warning flasher can be activated regardless of the ignition switch position.
Turn on the hazard warning by pushing the hazard warning flasher
switch. Turn it off by pushing the switch again. NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn signals do not work.

11-2Fuses
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Main fuse 11-51
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Installation of accessories 11-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing bulbs 11-52
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Headlight 11-54
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Front fog light 11-56
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Front turn signal light, parking light and side marker light 11-56 . . . . . .
Rear combination lights 11-57
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Tail light (on the tailgate) 11-59
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License plate light 11-60
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Map light, dome light and door step light 11-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High mount stop light assembly 11-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sport activity lights (if equipped) 11-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Replacing bulbsHBF047CB
Wattage Bulb No.
1 Headlight
Low beam 12V –55W H1
High beam 12V –60W 9005 (HB3)
2 Front turn signal 12V –27W 1156NA (Amber)
3 Map light 12V –8W —
4 Dome light 12V –8W —
5 Door step light 12V –3.4W —
6 Front turn signal light/
parking and front side marker light 12V –27/8W 1157NA (Amber)
7 Front fog light 12V –51W 9006 (HB4)

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HBF048CB
HB3019BB
Wattage Bulb No.
8 Licence plate light 12V –5W 168
9 Cargo light 12V –13W 912
Q High mount stop light 12V–13W 912
W Backup light 12V –21W 7440
E Brake rear turn signal/tail light 12V –21/5W 7443
R Tail light 12V –5W 168
T Sports activity lights 12V –55W H3