Subaru Forester: Vehicle capacity weight
Vehicle capacity weight
The load capacity of your vehicle is determined by weight, not by available cargo space. The maximum load you can carry in your vehicle is shown on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s side door pillar. It includes the total weight of the driver and all passengers and their belongings, any optional equipment such as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike carrier, etc.
Loading your vehicle
- Never allow passengers to ride
on a folded rear seatback or in
the cargo area. Doing so may
result in serious injury.
- Never stack luggage or other
cargo higher than the top of the
s ...
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
The certification label attached to the
driver’s side doorjamb shows GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating).
The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must
never ex ...
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HD Radio works similarly to conventional radio
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many areas of the United States. However,
there are a few key differences:
• Instead of transmittin ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
Grains of sand, particles of dirt and other abrasive materials can enter the
brake system. This can lead to excessive wear and unpredictable braking efficiency.
After the brakes have ...
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) can be found in the following locations:
on the vehicle identification plate ()
on the lower edge of the windshield ()
In addition to being stamped on ...
