Subaru Outback Manuals 2024 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 469

Loading Your Vehicle 461
shorten the life of your vehicle .
. Do not place anything on the rear shelf behind the rear seatback ( Legacy ) or the extended cargo area cover ( Outback – if equipped ). Such items could tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop or a collision . This could cause serious injury .
CAUTION
& Vehicle Capacity Weight
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inflation pressure label 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 .
& GVWR and GAWR ( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating )
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Do not carry spray cans , containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items inside the vehicle .
NOTE
For better fuel economy , do not carry unneeded cargo .
Certification label
The certification label attached to the 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 ,
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Driving Tips
Tire inflation pressure label
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 tire