2011 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 316

Driving tips 8-17 could get loose and create a traffic safety hazard. . Use only the ball mount supplied with this hitch. Use the hitch only as a weight carrying hitch. Do not use with any type of weight distributing hitch. The trailer hitch is designed to tow a Class 1 rated load. The maximum gross trailer weight and maximum gross tongue weight are indicated in the following table. Maximum gross trailer weight 3.6 L models All models other than 3.6 L models 3,000 lbs (1,360 kg) 2,700 lbs (1,224 kg) Maximum gross tongue weight & Connecting a trailer 1. Remove the receiver cover from the hitch receiver tube. Then insert the ball mount into the hitch receiver tube. 3. Insert the safety pin onto the hitch pin securely. 4. Pull the ball mount to make sure it does not come off the hitch receiver. 2. Insert the hitch pin into the hole on the hitch receiver tube so that the pin passes through the ball mount. 200 lbs (90 kg) When you tow a trailer, refer to "Trailer towing" F8-19. 1) 2) Hitch ball installation point Hooks for safety chains - CONTINUED -