2006 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 341

13-10 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects the vehicle for the child to use, the calculations are as follows: 1. Calculate the total weight. capacity weight by 32 lbs (15 kg), so the cargo weight must be reduced by 32 lbs (15 kg) or more. 3. The result of step 2 shows that a further 162 lbs (73 kg) of cargo can be carried. Example 2B Total weight = 165 lbs (75 kg) + 143 lbs (65 kg) (Occupant) + 40 lbs (18 kg) (Occupant) + 11 lbs (5 kg) + 375 lbs (170 kg) (Child restraint) (Cargo) + 22 lbs (10 kg) + 176 lbs (80 kg) (Trailer hitch) (Tongue load) = 932 lbs (423 kg) 2. Calculate the available load capacity. Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities The sum of four tires' maximum load ratings must exceed the maximum loaded vehicle weight ("GVWR"). In addition, sum of the maximum load ratings of two front tires and of two rear tires must exceed each axle's maximum loaded capacity ("GAWR"). Original equipment tires are designed to fulfill those conditions. The maximum loaded vehicle weight is referred to Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). And each axle's maximum loaded capacity is referred to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The GVWR and each axle's GAWR are shown on the vehicle certification label affixed to the driver's door. The GVWR and front and rear GAWRs are determined by not only the maximum load rating of tires but also loaded capacities of the vehicle's D00109 For example, if a person weighing 143 lbs (65 kg) and a child weighing 40 lbs (18 kg) now enter the same vehicle (bringing the number of occupants to three), and a child restraint system weighing 11 lbs (5 kg) is installed in 3. The total weight now exceeds the