Subaru Forester Manuals 2023 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 410

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the vehicle is parked and the load is evenly distributed left / right and front / rear and the roof crossbars and roof tent are tightly secured to the vehicle . If these conditions are not met , the load limit will be lower .
. The maximum load limit of the roof crossbars must be obtained from the manufacturer or retailer of the roof rack . When driving the vehicle , the maximum roof rail load is 176 lbs ( 80 kg ) or the crossbar load limit ( whichever is lower ).
. Roof tents can only be used on vehicles originally equipped with roof rails . Otherwise , damage to the vehicle ’ s roof may occur .
! When the vehicle is parked on level ground
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On vehicles equipped with roof rails , roof tents may be used under certain conditions at your own risk .
! When driving the vehicle
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The total weight on the roof rails , including the roof crossbars and roof tent , must not exceed the vehicle ’ s roof rail load of 176 lbs ( 80 kg ), evenly distributed .
A : B : C :
Roof rails Roof crossbars Roof tent B + C < 176 lbs ( 80 kg )
A : B : C : D :
Roof rails Roof crossbars Roof tent Occupants in the roof tent