476
Trailer Towing ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness )
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Certification label
! Gross Axle Weight ( GAW ) and Gross Axle Weight Rating ( GAWR ) s08al0203
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 are set by SUBARU are also shown on the certification label .
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 .
Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to prevent a change in weight distribution while driving .
! Tongue load s08al0204
WARNING
If the trailer is loaded with more weight in the back of trailer ’ s axle than in the front , the load is taken off the rear axle of the towing vehicle . This may cause the rear wheels to skid , especially during braking or when vehicle speed is reduced during cornering , resulting in oversteer , spin out and / or jackknifing .
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 “ Total trailer weight ” FP474 .
Gross Axle Weight Tongue load
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