2006 Subaru Baja Owner's Manual - Page 317

Driving tips When you do not tow a trailer HS8015BA Hitch harness connector Remove the ball mount from the hitch receiver tube when the tailgate is open and the bed extender is used. The rear license plate will not be visible because the license plate bracket can not be used at the lowered/open position when the ball mount is connected. In addition, the license plate bracket will hit the hitch ball and may be damaged if the tailgate is opened and the license plate bracket is at the lowered/open position. 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 terminals of the four-pin connector using the terminal grease, and cover with the attached rubber cap. 9. Connect the hitch wire harness's black four-pin wire connector to the towing trailer's wire harness. 10.Confirm proper function of the hitch wire harness by individually activating the brake, right turn signal, left turn signal, stop, and parking lights on the trailer. NOTE Always disconnect the trailer wire harness before launching or retrieving a watercraft. 8-24