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.
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:
When driving above the required operating speed, Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) monitors lane markings or the edge of the roadway using the front camera. If the Kia Telluride begins to drift out of its lane without the turn signal being activated, the system can provide steering assistance to help guide the vehicle back toward the center of the lane while also issuing visual, audible, and tactile warnings to alert the driver...
This section explains how to load your Kia Telluride correctly so the total loaded vehicle weight remains within its approved design limits. Proper loading helps preserve handling, braking, durability, and overall vehicle performance. Before loading passengers, cargo, or equipment, become familiar with the following weight-rating terms shown in the vehicle specifications and on the certification label...