2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 361

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-9 Example 1B 2. Calculate the available load capacity. Available Load Capacity = 1,157 lbs - 1,212 lbs (525 kg) (550 kg) (Vehicle (Total weight) capacity weight) Vehicle capacity weight of the vehicle is 1,157 lbs (525 kg), which is indicated on the vehicle placard with the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 525 kg or 1,157 lbs". For example, the vehicle has one occupant weighing 165 lbs (75 kg) plus cargo weighing 705 lbs (320 kg). In addition, the vehicle is fitted with a trailer hitch weighing 22 lbs (10 kg), to which is attached a trailer weighing 1,764 lbs (800 kg). 10% of the trailer weight is applied to the trailer tongue (i.e. Tongue load = 176 lbs (80 kg)). 1. Calculate the total weight. = -55 lbs (-25 kg) D00102 For example, if a person weighing 176 lbs (80 kg) now enters the same vehicle (bringing the number of occupants to two), the calculations are as follows: 1. Calculate the total weight. 3. The total weight now exceeds the capacity weight by 55 lbs (25 kg), so the cargo weight must be reduced by 55 lbs (25 kg) or more. Example 2A Total weight = 154 lbs (70 kg) + 176 lbs (80 kg) (Occupant) + 882 lbs (400 kg) (Cargo) = 1,212 lbs (550 kg) Total weight = 165 lbs (75 kg) + 705 lbs (320 kg) (Occupant) (Cargo) + 22 lbs (10 kg) + 176 lbs (80 kg) (Trailer hitch) (Tongue load) = 1,069 lbs (485 kg) D00103 2. Calculate the available load capacity. - CONTINUED -