1999 Subaru Legacy Owner's Manual - Page 279

J Maximum load limits CAUTION Never exceed the maximum load limits explained below. Exceeding the maximum load limits could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage. The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo weight) with brakes must never exceed 2,000 lbs (907 kg). The Gross Vehicle Weight (i.e., the combined weight of vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment installed on your vehicle) must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). GVWR is shown on the certification label located on the driver's door of your vehicle. The total weight applied to each axle must never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The front and rear GAWR are also shown on the certification label. The maximum trailer tongue load must never exceed 165 lbs. (75 kg). The tongue load can be adjusted by proper distribution of the load in the trailer. Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than the front; approximately 60 percent of the trailer load should be in the front and approximately 40 percent in the rear. Also, distribute the load as evenly as possible on both the left and right sides. 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. 7-48