2012 Subaru Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 457

8-22 Driving tips Vehicle without cooling kit Conditions 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. Vehicle with cooling kit Conditions 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. Maximum total trailer weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 2,000 lbs (906 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) ! Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Maximum total trailer weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 3,500 lbs (1,587 kg) 1,750 lbs (794 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight 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. GVWR is shown on the certification label located on the driver 's door of your vehicle.