Subaru Outback (BR): 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. GVWR is shown on the certification label located
on the driver’s door of your vehicle.

Certification label
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Gross Axle Weight
The total weight applied to each axle (GAW) must never exceed the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). The front and rear GAWs can be adjusted by relocating passengers
and luggage
Tongue load
WARNING
If the trailer is loaded with more weight in the back of trailer’s axle than
in the front, the load is taken off the rear axle of the towing vehicle. This may
cause the r
WARNING
Never drill the frame or under-body of your vehicle to install a commercial trailer hitch. If you do, dangerous exhaust gas, water or mud may enter the passenger compartment through the dri
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CAUTION
● Do not expose the remote transmitter to severe shocks, such as those experienced
as a result of dropping or throwing.
● Do not take the remote transmitter apart except when replacing the battery.
● Do not get the remote transmitter wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry wi
A: REMOVAL
1. SEDAN MODEL
1) Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
Pull up the seat cushion and release the hook.
CAUTION:
If the hook is disconnected from the vehicle body, replace the hook with the new
part to prevent the
decline of the fixed force of the seat.
Remove the hook (A) by push
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