2006 Subaru Legacy Owner's Manual - Page 409

13-10 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Available Load Capacity = 800 lbs (363 kg) (Vehicle capacity weight) = 172 lbs (78 kg) 3. The result of step 2 shows that a further 172 lbs (78 kg) of cargo can be carried. Example 2B weighing 11 lbs (5 kg) is installed in the vehicle for the child to use, the calculations are as follows: 1. Calculate the total weight. 3. The total weight now exceeds the capacity weight by 22 lbs (10 kg), so the cargo weight must be reduced by 22 lbs (10 kg) or more. 628 lbs (285 kg) (Total weight) Total weight = 165 lbs (75 kg) + 143 lbs (65 kg) (Occupant) + 40 lbs (18 kg) (Occupant) + 11 lbs (5 kg) + 265 lbs (120 kg) (Child restraint) (Cargo) + 22 lbs (10 kg) + 176 lbs (80 kg) (Trailer hitch) (Tongue load) = 822 lbs (373 kg) 2. Calculate the available load capacity. D00114 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 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 Available Load Capacity = 800 lbs (363 kg) 822 lbs (373 kg) (Total weight) (Vehicle capacity weight) = 22 lbs ( 10 kg)