Subaru Impreza Manuals 2023 Impreza Owner's Manual | Page 368

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Driving tips / Trailer towing
The total weight on the roof rails – including the roof crossbars , roof tent , and all occupants and contents in the roof tent – must not exceed either the vehicle ’ s roof rail load limit ( 700 lbs ( 317 kg )), evenly distributed , or the load limit of the roof crossbars , whichever is lower .
Load limit of the roof rail ( A ). B + C + D < 700 lbs ( 317 kg )
Exceeding this load limit could cause damage to the vehicle or racking system . The vehicle must never be driven with occupants in the roof tent . Before the vehicle is driven , occupants and cargo must be removed from the roof tent and the roof rail load must be restored to within the roof rail load limit of 176 lbs ( 80 kg ). Refer to the user manual that accompanied the roof tent for important safety information and instructions on the proper installation and use of the tent .
Trailer towing
CAUTION
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Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to be used for trailer towing . Therefore , never tow a trailer with your vehicle .
SUBARU assumes no responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage that may result from trailer towing , from any trailer towing equipment or from any errors or omissions in the instructions accompanying such equipment . SUBARU warranties do not apply to vehicle damage or malfunction caused by trailer towing .