Driving tips / Trailer towing 8-21
! Gross Axle Weight ( GAW ) and Gross Axle Weight Rating ( GAWR )
S08AL0203 prevent a change in weight distribution while driving .
! Tongue load
S08AL0204
Certification label
GVWR of your vehicle that is given by SUBARU is shown on the certification label located at the bottom of driver ’ s side door pillar of your vehicle .
Gross Axle Weight
The total weight applied to each axle ( GAW ) must never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating ( GAWR ). The front and rear GAWs can be adjusted by relocating passengers and luggage inside the vehicle . The front and rear GAWR of your vehicle that is given by SUBARU are also shown on the certification label located at the bottom of driver ’ s side door pillar .
To check both GVWR and GAWR and to confirm that the total weight and weight distribution are within safe driving limits , you should have your vehicle and trailer weighed at a commercial weighing station .
Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to
Tongue load
Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8 % to 11 % of the total trailer weight and does not exceed the maximum value . For details about the trailer tongue load , refer to “ Trailer hitch ” “ Trailer hitch ” F8-16 .
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