1999 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 228

Starting and operating J Vehicle capacity weight Tire information label HS0250 HS0251 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 as the Vehicle Capacity Weight on the tire information label attached to the driver's side door jamb. It includes the total weight of 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. The tire information label also shows recommended tire inflation pressure under full loading and trailer towing conditions. Adjust tire inflation pressures according to the loading conditions. For the tire inflation pressures, refer to "Tires and Wheel" section in Chapter 10. - CONTINUED - 7-43