Subaru 2008 Forester 2.5X - Manual (Page 252)

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北米Model "A8130BE-B" EDITED: 2007/ 7/ 25
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. 2,400 lbs
(1,087 kg)
When towing a
trailer on a long
uphill grade con-
tinuously for over
5 miles (8 km) with
an outside tem-
perature of 104
8F
(40 8C) or above.
1,000 lbs
(453 kg)
! 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.
Certification label
GVWR is shown on the certification label
located on the driver
’s side door jamb.
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