Subaru Outback (BR): GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
Certification label
The certification label attached to the driver’s side door shows GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).
The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must never exceed the GVWR. GVW is the combined
total of weight of the vehicle, fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, any optional
equipment and trailer tongue load. Therefore, the GVW changes depending on the situation.
In addition, the total weight applied to each axle (GAW) must never exceed the
GAWR. The front and rear GAWs can be adjusted by relocating luggage inside the vehicle.
Even if the total weight of your luggage is lower than the vehicle capacity weight,
either front or rear GAW may exceed the GAWR, depending on the distribution of the
luggage.
When possible, the load should be evenly distributed throughout the vehicle.
If you carry heavy loads in the vehicle, you should confirm that GVW and front and
rear GAWs are within the GVWR and GAWR by putting your vehicle on a vehicle scale,
found at a commercial weighing station.
Do not use replacement tires with a lower load range than the originals because
they may lower the GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher load
range than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.
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CAUTION
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together with the genuine SUBARU carrying attachment. The bars must never be u
When installing any carrying attachment such as a bike carrier, ski carrier,
kayak carrier, cargo basket, etc. on the crossbars, follow the manufacturer’s instructions
and make sure that the att
CAUTION
● Do not raise the bar higher than necessary. The base of the bar may be damaged.
● Be careful not to contact the bars while sliding them. Otherwise, the bars may
be scratched
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If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Subaru of America, Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
CAUTION
● Do not use ashtrays as waste receptacles or leave a lighted cigarette in an
ashtray. This could cause a fire.
● Always extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them into the ashtray,
and then close the ashtray securely. If you keep the ashtray open, the fire of th
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