Subaru Forester: Loading your vehicle / Vehicle capacity weight

Subaru Forester. Vehicle capacity weight

Subaru Forester. 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.

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    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)...

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    Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: General precautions regarding SRS airbag system for accessories and any objects


    WARNING Do not put any objects (including straps or cords) over the steering wheel pad, column cover, or dashboard. These objects could be entangled with the steering wheel, preventing the SRS frontal airbag, etc. from operating properly...

    Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Starting engine


    WARNING There are some general precautions when starting the engine. Carefully read the precautions described in “Starting engine”. If the indicator on the push-button ignition switch flashes in green after the engine has started, never drive the vehicle...

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    Subaru Forester. 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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