2003 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 283
2003 Subaru Forester Manual
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Driving tips 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 the "Tires and wheels" section in Chapter 11. ! GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) HS8007BA The certification plate attached to the driver's side door jamb 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, fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, any optional equipment and trailer tongue load. Therefore, the GVW changes depending on the situation. The GVWR equals Curb Weight (actual weight of your vehicle - including standard equipment, fluids, emergen8-16