2005 Subaru Legacy Owner's Manual - Page 609

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) + 551 lbs (250 kg) (Cargo) = 881 lbs (400 kg) 2. Calculate the available load capacity. UBD203BA Available Load Capacity = 800 lbs (363 kg) 881 lbs (400 kg) (Total weight) (Vehicle capacity weight) = 81 lbs ( 37 kg) Vehicle capacity weight of the vehicle is 800 lbs (363 kg), which is indicated on the vehicle placard with the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 363 kg or 800 lbs". For example, the vehicle has one occupant weighing 165 lbs (75 kg) plus cargo weighing 265 lbs (120 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 3. The total weight now exceeds the capacity weight by 81 lbs (37 kg), so the cargo weight must be reduced by 81 lbs (37 kg) or more. 13-12