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:
Some engine oil will be consumed while
driving. The rate of consumption can be
affected by such factors as transmission
type, driving style, terrain and temperature.
Under the following conditions, oil
consumption can be increased and may
require refilling between maintenance intervals...
The following access key fobs are provided
with the vehicle.
Access key fobs
Key number plate
The “keyless access with push-button start
system” allows the following functions to
be performed when the access key fob is
being carried.
Locking and unlocking of doors, rear
gate and fuel filler lid (For details, refer to
“Locking and unlocking by holding the
access key fob”)
Starting and stopping the engine (For
details, refer to “Starting and stopping
engine (models with push-button start
system)”)
Arming and disarming the alarm system
(For details, refer to “Alarm system”)
NOTE
Locking/unlocking using the remote
keyless entry system can also be controlled
with the buttons on the access
key fob...