Subaru Outback (BR): Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires
Overloading could affect vehicle handling, stopping distance, vehicle and tire
as shown in the following. This could lead to an accident and possibly result in
severe personal injury.
● Vehicle stability will deteriorate.
● Heavy and/or high-mounted loads could increase the risk of rollover.
● Stopping distance will increase.
● Brakes could overheat and fail.
● Suspension, bearings, axles and other parts of the body could break or experience
accelerated wear that will shorten vehicle life.
● Tires could fail.
● Tread separation could occur.
● Tire could separate from its rim.
READ NEXT:
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers th
This information indicates the relative performance of passenger car tires in
the area of treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. This is to aid the
consumer in making an informed choice
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would we
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Precaution
A: CAUTION
Please clearly understand and adhere to the following
general precautions. They must be strictly followed
to avoid minor or serious injury to the person
doing the work or people in the area.
1. VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
Handle the VDC as a total system. Do not disassemble
BV:DTC P0442 EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM LEAK DETECTED
(SMALL LEAK)
1. OUTLINE OF DIAGNOSIS
The evaporative system monitor detects leak up to 0.020 inch in the fuel tank
and evaporative emissions system.
If the fuel cap is not present or has not been correctly tightened after a
refueling
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