Subaru Forester: Maximum load limits
Never exceed the maximum load limits explained in the following.
Exceeding the maximum load limits could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage.
- Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight.
- Before towing a trailer, check the trailer total weight, GVW, GAWs and tongue load. Make sure the load and its distribution in your vehicle and trailer are acceptable.
- Total trailer weight
- Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
- Gross Axle Weight (GAW) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
Warranties and maintenance
SUBARU warranties do not apply to
vehicle damage or malfunction caused
by trailer towing. If you use your vehicle to
tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance
will be required due to the additi ...
Total trailer weight
Total trailer weight
The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus
its cargo load) must never exceed the
maximum weight shown in the following
table.
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See also:
SYNC (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC , a hands-free communications
and entertainment system with special phone and media features. For
more information, please refer to the SYNC supplement or to t ...
Remote Vehicle Start
The vehicle may have this feature that allows you to start the engine from outside
the vehicle.
(Remote Vehicle Start): This button
will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. ...
Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate which speed range is available.
Cruise control () activated: The segments light up from the stored
speed to the maximum speed. ...
