The total trailer weight( trailer weight plus its cargo load) must never exceed the maximum total trailer weight in the following table.
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Conditions
When towing a trailer without brakes.
When towing a trailer with brakes.
Maximum total trailer weight
1,000 lbs( 453 kg)
1,500 lbs( 680 kg)
When towing a trailer on a long uphill grade continuously for over 5 miles( 8 km) with an outside temperature of 104 ° F( 40 ° C) or above.
750 lbs( 340 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight( GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating( GVWR) s08al0202
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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( GAW) and Gross Axle Weight Rating( GAWR) s08al0203
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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.
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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.
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