218 5-1. Before driving
WARNING
lLoading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of gravity of the vehicle higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of
control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle
correctly and result in death or serious injury.
lIf driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds,
stop the vehicle now and then during the trip to make sure the
cargo remains in its place.
lDo not exceed 165 lb.( 75 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.
NOTICE
n When loading cargo( vehicles with panoramic moon
roof)
Be careful not to scratch the surface of the panoramic moon roof.
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, TWR( Trailer Weight Rating) and cargo capacity.
• Total load capacity( vehicle capacity weight): �P. 590
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and luggage.
• Seating capacity: �P. 590
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated average weight is 150 lb.( 68 kg) per person.
• TWR( Trailer Weight Rating)
SUBARU does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
• Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and the number of occupants.
nTotal load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.( �P. 528)