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:
Perchlorate Material—special handling and containment measures may apply. For further details and regulatory compliance guidelines, please visit the official website at https://dtsc.ca.gov/perchlorate.
Notice to California Vehicle Dismantlers: Perchlorate-containing automotive components and materials—such as safety air bag inflators, seatbelt pre-tensioner assemblies, and keyless remote entry key fob batteries—must be handled, removed, and disposed of strictly in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 67384...
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