Subaru Solterra Manuals 2023 Solterra Owner's Manual | Page 227

5-1 . Before driving
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Calculation formula for your vehicle
Cargo capacity Total load capacity ( vehicle capacity weight ) ( �P . 554 ) When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb . ( kg ) are riding in your vehicle , which has a total load capacity ( vehicle capacity weight ) of B lb . ( kg ), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be C lb . ( kg ) as follows :
B * 2 lb . ( kg ) - A * 1 lb . ( kg ) = C * 3 lb . ( kg )
* 1 : A = Weight of people
* 2 : B = Total load capacity * 3 : C = Available cargo and luggage load
In this condition , if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D lb . ( kg ) get on , the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced E lb . ( kg ) as follows :
C lb . ( kg ) - D * 4 lb . ( kg ) = E * 5 lb . ( kg )
* 4 : D = Additional weight of people
* 5 : E = Available cargo and luggage load
As shown in the example above , if the number of occupants increases , the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants . In other words , if an increase in the number of occupants causes an excess of the total load capacity ( combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load ), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle .
WARNING
■ When loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier ( if equipped )
Observe the following precautions :
●Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the front and rear axles .
●If loading long or wide cargo , never exceed the vehicle overall length or width . ( �P . 554 )
●Before driving , make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof luggage carrier .
●Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the
center of gravity of the vehicle higher . Avoid high speeds , sudden starts , sharp turns , sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers , otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle correctly and result in death or serious injury .
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Driving