Subaru Forester: Trailer towing / Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

Gross Vehicle Weight
The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must
never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR).
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the combined
total of the weight of the vehicle,
driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch,
trailer tongue load and any other optional
equipment installed on your vehicle.
Therefore, the GVW changes depending
on the situation. Determine the GVW each
time before going on a trip by putting your
vehicle and trailer on a vehicle scale.

Certification label
GVWR of your vehicle that is given by
SUBARU is shown on the certification
label located at the bottom of driver’s side
door pillar of your vehicle.
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum load
limits explained in the follo..
Gross Axle Weight
The total weight applied to each axle
(GAW) must never exceed the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). The front and rear
GAWs can be adjusted by relocating
passengers and luggage inside the vehicle...
Other information:
BSD/RCTA approach indicator light
It is mounted in each side of the outside
mirrors.
The indicator light will illuminate when a
vehicle approaching from behind is detected.
The indicator light will flash to warn the
driver of dangers under the following
conditions...
Perform any of the following operations to
release the Auto Vehicle Hold function.
Depress the accelerator pedal.
Depress the brake pedal again.
Apply the electronic parking brake.
Shift the select lever to the “P” position
with the brake pedal pressed...