Subaru 2006 Impreza WRX - Manual (Page 247)

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Driving tips
required due to the additional load. (Refer
to “Maintenance schedule under severe
driving conditions” in the “Warranty and
Maintenance Booklet”.)
Under no circumstances should a trailer
be towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle
with any new powertrain component (en-
gine, transmission, differential, wheel
bearings, etc.) for the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) of driving.
Maximum load limits
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.
Never exceed the maximum load
limits explained in the following. Ex-
ceeding 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.
800211
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.
2,000 lbs
(906 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)
When towing a
trailer on a long
uphill grade con-
tinuously for
over 5 miles (8
km) with an out-
side tempera-
ture of 104F
(40C) or above.
1,000 lbs
(453 kg)