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:
Pelvis air bags
WARNING
Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for
your vehicle model. Using seat covers or other seat coverings can cause a malfunction
of the side impact ...
Instrument panel overview
1. Driver’s air bag
2. Light control / Turn signals 3. Instrument cluster 4. Wiper/Washer 5. Ignition
switch 6. Steering wheel 7. Digital clock 8. Hazard 9. Audio controls (if equipped)
10. C ...
Front seats
- Never adjust the seat while driving
to avoid the possibility of
loss of vehicle control and of
personal injury.
- Before adjusting the seat, make
sure the hands and feet of rear
seat ...
