Subaru Forester Manuals 2024 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 414

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Loading your vehicle
CAUTION
Do not carry spray cans , containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items inside the vehicle .
& GVWR and GAWR ( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating )
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NOTE
For better fuel economy , do not carry unneeded cargo .
& Vehicle capacity weight
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Vehicle placard
The load capacity of your vehicle is determined by weight , not by available cargo space . The maximum load you can carry in your vehicle is shown on the vehicle placard attached to the driver ’ s side door pillar . It includes the total weight of the driver and all passengers and their belongings , any optional equipment such as a trailer hitch , roof rack or bike carrier , etc ., and the tongue load of a trailer .
Certification label
The certification label attached to the bottom of driver ’ s side door pillar shows GVWR ( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ) and GAWR ( Gross Axle Weight Rating ).
The GVW ( Gross Vehicle Weight ) must never exceed the GVWR . GVW is the combined total of weight of the vehicle , fuel , driver , all passengers , luggage , any optional equipment and trailer tongue load . Therefore , the GVW changes depending on the situation . The GVWR equals Curb Weight ( actual weight of your vehicle – including standard equipment , fluids , emergency tools and spare tire