Subaru Forester 2019-2022 Owners Manual / Driving tips / Trailer towing / Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

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

Subaru Forester. 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.

Subaru Forester. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

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.

Maximum load limits

WARNING Never exceed the maximum load limits explained in the follo..

Gross Axle Weight (GAW) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

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...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2022 Owners Manual: Selecting audible signal operation

Using an electronic chirp, the system will give you an audible signal when the doors lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn the audible signal off. For more details, contact a SUBARU dealer. NOTE The setting can be changed by operating the combination meter display (color LCD)...

Subaru Forester 2019-2022 Owners Manual: Alarm system operation

When the alarm system is armed, it is triggered by the opening any of the doors, the rear gate or engine hood. The alarm system will activate the following alarms when triggered. The vehicle’s horn will sound for 30 seconds. The hazard warning flashers will flash for 30 seconds...