2009 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 264
2009 Subaru Forester Manual
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Driving tips 8-17 ble. ! Total trailer weight Model Conditions Maximum total trailer weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 2,400 lbs (1,087 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 2,400 lbs (1,087 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) ! Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) MT models When towing a trailer without brakes. When towing a trailer with brakes. AT models When towing a trailer without brakes. When towing a trailer with brakes. When towing a trailer on a long uphill grade continuously for over 5 miles (8 km) with an outside temperature of 1048F (408C) or above. Total trailer weight Gross Vehicle Weight The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must never exceed the maximum weight shown in the following table. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the combined total of the weight of the vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment installed on your vehicle. Therefore, the GVW changes depending on the situation. Determine the GVW each time before going on a trip by putting your vehicle and trailer on a vehicle scale. - CONTINUED -