Subaru Forester: Maximum load limits
Never exceed the maximum load limits explained in the following.
Exceeding the maximum load limits could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage.
- Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight.
- Before towing a trailer, check the trailer total weight, GVW, GAWs and tongue load. Make sure the load and its distribution in your vehicle and trailer are acceptable.
- Total trailer weight
- Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
- Gross Axle Weight (GAW) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
Warranties and maintenance
SUBARU warranties do not apply to
vehicle damage or malfunction caused
by trailer towing. If you use your vehicle to
tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance
will be required due to the additi ...
Total trailer weight
Total trailer weight
The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus
its cargo load) must never exceed the
maximum weight shown in the following
table.
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See also:
Radio text
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Volume control buttons
Models without Hands-free system
Models with Hands-free system
Press the “+” button to increase the
volume. Press the “−” button to reduce
the volume.
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Wiper Blades
Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you find signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped ...
