Subaru Forester 2019-2026 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 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Headlight flasher

CAUTION Do not hold the lever in the flashing position for more than just a few seconds. To flash the headlights, pull the lever toward you and then release it. The high beam will stay on for as long as you hold the lever. When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light on the combination meter also illuminates...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Tongue load

Tongue load Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8 to 11% of the total trailer weight and does not exceed the maximum value of 150 lbs (68 kg). Jack Bathroom scale The tongue load can be weighed with a bathroom scale as shown in the illustration above...