Subaru 2004 Forester X - Manual (Page 306)

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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR)
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.
Model Conditions Maximum
total trailer
weight
MT models When towing a trailer
without brakes. 1,000 lbs
(453 kg)
When towing a trailer with
brakes. 2,400 lbs
(1,087 kg)
AT models When towing a trailer
without brakes. 1,000 lbs
(453 kg)
When towing a trailer with
brakes. 2,000 lbs
(906 kg)
2,400 lbs
(1,087 kg)*
When towing a trailer on a
long uphill grade
continuously for over 5 miles
(8 km) with an outside
temperature of 104
° F
(40 ° C) or above.
1,000 lbs
(453 kg)
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