2008 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 424

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13-7 whitewall, bears white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or (2) The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounting on a vehicle. . Accessory weight production options weight. . Normal occupant weight 150 lbs (68 kg) times the number of occupants (3 occupants). . Occupant distribution determined by distributing to each axle its share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight and dividing by two. Distribution of occupants in a vehicle, 2 in front, 1 in rear seat. . Production options weight The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of floor mats, leather seats and cross bars to the extent that these items are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not). . Curb weight The combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) in excess of those standards items which they replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight. . Vehicle capacity weight The total weight of cargo, luggage and occupants that can be added to the vehicle. . Vehicle maximum load on a tire The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant and air conditioning. . Maximum loaded vehicle weight The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight and Load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two. . Vehicle normal load on a tire Load on an individual tire that is & Tire care - maintenance and safety practices . Check on a daily basis that the tires are free from serious damage, nails, and stones. At the same time, check the tires for abnormal wear. . Inspect the tire tread regularly and replace the tires before their tread wear indicators become visible. When a tire's tread wear indicator becomes visible, the tire is worn beyond the acceptable limit and must be replaced immediately. With a tire in this condition, driving at even low speeds in wet weather can cause the vehicle to hydroplane. Possible resulting loss of vehicle control can lead to an accident. . To maximize the life of each tire and ensure that the tires wear uniformly, it is best to rotate the - CONTINUED -