Subaru Forester Manuals 2012 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 307

Driving tips ble. ! Total trailer weight Model Conditions Maximum total trailer weight MT models When towing a trailer without brakes. AT models When towing a trailer without brakes. 2,400 lbs (1,087 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) When towing a trailer with brakes. The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must never exceed the maximum weight shown in the following table. ! Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) When towing a trailer with brakes. Total trailer weight 8-19 2,400 lbs (1,087 kg) When towing a trailer on a long uphill grade continuously for over 5 miles (8 km) with an outside temperature of 1048F (408C) or above. 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the combined total of the weight of the vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment installed on your vehicle. Therefore, the GVW changes depending on the situation. Determine the GVW each time before going on a trip by putting your vehicle and trailer on a vehicle scale. – CONTINUED –