Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: 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.
Certification label
GVWR of your vehicle that is given by SUBARU is shown on the certification label located at the bottom of driver's side door pillar of your vehicle.
Total trailer weight
Total trailer weight
The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus
its cargo load) must never exceed the
maximum total trailer weight in the following
table.
Conditions
Maximum tota ...
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 lugga ...
Other materials:
Caution
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) (DIAGNOSTICS) > General DescriptionCAUTION1. SRS AIRBAG SYSTEMThe airbag system wiring harness is routed near the power steering control module.CAUTION:• Do not use the electrical test equipment on the airbag system wiring harnesses or connector circui ...
Inspection
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS) > AWD Warning Light DisplayINSPECTIONDIAGNOSIS:• CAN communication is lost with the combination meter.• Combination meter malfunction• TCM is in AWD special control mode.TROUBLE SYMPTOM:• When the ignition switch is turned t ...
Driving tips
Always apply the foot or parking brake
when the vehicle is stopped in the "D" or
"R" position.
Make sure to apply the parking brake
when parking your vehicle. Do not hold
the vehicle with only the mechanical
friction of the transmission.
Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary
pos ...
