Subaru Forester Manuals 2019 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 411

Trailer towing ! Gross Axle Weight (GAW) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) S08AL0203 405 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 Tongue load Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8 to 11 percent of the total trailer weight and does not exceed the maximum value of 150 lbs (68 kg). 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 – CONTINUED – 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 vehi- cle. 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.