Subaru Legacy: Gross Axle Weight (GAW) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
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 inside the vehicle. The front and rear GAWR are also shown on the certification label.
Certification label
To check both GVWR and GAWR and to confirm that the total weight and weight distribution are within safe driving limits, you should have your vehicle and trailer weighed at a commercial weighing station. Be sure that all cargo is firmly secured to prevent a change in weight distribution while driving.
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,
dri ...
Tongue load
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 ...
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Trailer Towing
If you are considering towing with with your car, you should first check with
your country’s Department of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal requirements.
Since laws vary from province to p ...
Folding out the folding bench seat
•► Make sure that the backrests of the rear
bench seat are locked in the upright
position.
•► Move the handle for the combined cargo
cover and net upwards.
•► Pull re ...
Sunroof
If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, you can slide or tilt your sunroof
with the sunroof control buttons located on the overhead console.
1. Slide button 2. Tilt button 3. Close button ...
