2005 Subaru Legacy Owner's Manual - Page 606

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects " Maximum loaded vehicle weight The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight and production options weight. " Normal occupant weight 150 lbs (68 kg) times the number of occupants (3 occupants). " Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle, 2 in front, 1 in rear seat. " Production options 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 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 determined by distributing to each axle its share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight and dividing by two. ! 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 tires every 7,500 miles (12,500 km). Rotating the tires involves switching the front and rear tires on the right hand side of the vehicle and similarly switching the front and rear tires on the - CONTINUED - 13-9