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DRIVING TIPS
Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to prevent a change in weight distribution while driving.
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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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Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8 % to 11 % of the total trailer weight and does not exceed the maximum value. For details about the trailer tongue load, refer to“ Trailer hitch”“ Trailer Hitch( Dealer Option)” FP460.
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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.
Jack Bathroom scale
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The tongue load can be weighed with a bathroom scale as shown in the illustration above. When weighing the tongue load, be sure to position the towing coupler at the height at which it would be during actual towing, using a jack as shown.