Subaru Forester: Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on
tires
Overloading could affect vehicle handling, stopping distance, and vehicle and tire performance in the following ways. This could lead to an accident and possibly result in severe personal injury.
- Vehicle stability will deteriorate.
- Heavy and/or high-mounted loads could increase the risk of rollover.
- Stopping distance will increase.
- Brakes could overheat and fail.
- Suspension, bearings, axles and other body parts could break or experience accelerated wear that will shorten vehicle life.
- Tires could fail.
- Tread separation could occur.
- Tire could separate from its rim.
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities
The sum of four tires’ maximum
load ratings must exceed the maximum
loaded vehicle weight
(“GVWR”). In addition, sum of the
maximum load ratings of two front
tires and of two rear tire ...
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
pounds” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passeng ...
See also:
Adaptive dynamics
The adaptive dynamics continuously monitor
road and driver inputs. It detects rough road
and off road conditions, optimises the vehicle
suspension settings to suit each surface type
and adjusts co ...
Folding Seats
Folding Rear Seats
To fold the rear seats forward: 1) Remove the luggage compartment cover.
2) Stow the seat belt buckles of the center and left seating position into the
pocket of the seat cush ...
Car phone/cell phone and driving
Do not use a car phone/cell phone
while driving; it may distract your
attention from driving and can lead
to an accident. If you use a car
phone/cell phone, pull off the road
and park in ...
