Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Driving tips / Loading your vehicle / Vehicle capacity weight
Subaru Forester: Loading your vehicle / Vehicle capacity weight
Vehicle placard
The load capacity of your vehicle is determined by weight, not by available cargo space. The maximum load you can carry in your vehicle is shown on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s side door pillar. It includes the total weight of the driver and all passengers and their belongings, any optional equipment such as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike carrier, etc., and the tongue load of a trailer.
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)...
Other information:
Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Driving on grades
Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift to a lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the engine braking effect and prevent overheating of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not make sudden downshifts. When driving uphill in hot weather, the air conditioner may turn off automatically to protect the engine from overheating...
Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Favorite screen
Favorite screen (display example) This screen displays up to three optional pieces of information that can be selected from the following items. The engine coolant temperature is displayed. The engine oil temperature is displayed. The average vehicle speed is displayed...
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Clock/date screen
The time and date are displayed. You can adjust the time and date. For details, refer to “Clock”.
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