2005 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 488

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects number of occupants to two), the calculations are as follows: 1. Calculate the total weight. Example 2A Total weight = 154 lbs (70 kg) + 176 lbs (80 kg) (Occupant) + 662 lbs (300 kg) (Cargo) = 992 lbs (450 kg) 2. Calculate the available load capacity. UGD505BA Available Load Capacity = 900 lbs (408 kg) - 992 lbs (450 kg) (Total weight) (Vehicle capacity weight) = -92 lbs (-42 kg) 3. The total weight now exceeds the capacity weight by 92 lbs (42 kg), so the cargo weight must be reduced by 92 lbs (42 kg) or more. Vehicle capacity weight of the vehicle is 900 lbs (408 kg), which is indicated on the vehicle placard with the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 408 kg or 900 lbs". For example, the vehicle has one occupant weighing 165 lbs (75 kg) plus cargo weighing 375 lbs (170 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 - CONTINUED - 13-11