Subaru 2005 Forester 2.5X - Manual (Page 460)

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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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number of occupants to two), the calculations
are as follows:
1. Calculate the total weight.
2. Calculate the available load capacity.
3. The total weight now exceeds the capacity
weight by 92 lbs (42 kg), so the cargo weight
must be reduced by 92 lbs (42 kg) or more.
Example 2A
Vehicle capacity weight of the vehicle is 900 lbs
(408 kg), which is indicated on the vehicle plac-
ard with the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed 408
kg or 900 lbs”.
For example, the vehicle has one occupant
weighing 165 lbs (75 kg) plus cargo weighing
375 lbs (170 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
Total weight
= 154 lbs (70 kg) + 176 lbs (80 kg)
+ 662 lbs (300 kg)
= 992 lbs (450 kg)
(Occupant)
(Cargo)
Available Load Capacity
= 900 lbs (408 kg) – 992 lbs (450 kg)
= –92 lbs (–42 kg)
(Vehicle
capacity weight)
(Total weight)
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