Subaru Forester: Loading your vehicle / GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
Certification label
The certification label attached to the bottom of driver’s side door pillar shows GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).
The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must never exceed the GVWR. GVW is the combined total of weight of the vehicle, fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, any optional equipment and trailer tongue load. Therefore, the GVW changes depending on the situation. The GVWR equals Curb Weight (actual weight of your vehicle – including standard equipment, fluids, emergency tools and spare tire assembly) plus the vehicle capacity weight.
In addition, the total weight applied to each axle (GAW) must never exceed the GAWR. The front and rear GAWs can be adjusted by relocating luggage inside the vehicle.
Even if the total weight of your luggage is lower than the vehicle capacity weight, either front or rear GAW may exceed the GAWR, depending on the distribution of the luggage.
When possible, the load should be evenly distributed throughout the vehicle.
If you carry heavy loads in the vehicle, you should confirm that GVW and front and rear GAWs are within the GVWR and GAWR by putting your vehicle on a vehicle scale, found at a commercial weighing station.
Do not use replacement tires with a lower load range than the originals because they may lower the GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher load range than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.
Vehicle capacity weight
Vehicle placard
The load capacity of your vehicle is
determined b..
Roof rails (if equipped)
Roof rails
Cargo can be carried on the roof after
securing the crossbars to the roof rails and
installing an appropriate carrying attachment.
When installing crossbars and a
carrying attachment, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions...
Other information:
Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Alarm system setting
To change the setting of your vehicle’s alarm system for activation or deactivation, do the following. Disarm the alarm system. Refer to “Disarming the system”. Sit in the driver’s seat and shut all doors, the rear gate and engine hood...
Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Electronic parking brake system warning
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Type B multi-function display (color LCD)
Turn the ignition switch to “ON”.
button.
Select “Settings”.
Select “Vehicle”.
Select “Time/Date” and then select “Manual”.
to complete the
clock
setting.
