Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
Certification label
The certification label attached to the bottom of driver's side door pillar 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. The GVWR equals Curb Weight (actual weight of your vehicle - including standard equipment, fluids, emergency tools and spare tire assembly) plus the vehicle capacity weight.
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.
Vehicle capacity weight
Vehicle placard
The load capacity of your vehicle is
determined by weight, not by available
cargo space. The maximum load you can
carry in your vehicle is shown on the
vehicle placard att ...
Roof rail
Roof rail
Crossbar
Cargo can be carried on the roof after
securing the crossbars to the roof rails and
installing an appropriate carrying attachment.
When installing crossbars and a
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Other materials:
Removal
GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS > Rearview MirrorREMOVALCAUTION:• Be careful not to damage the mirror surface and the glass - front window.• Do not remove the base - inner mirror from the glass - front window.1. Release the claws, and then remove the cover.2. Release the lock lever, and slide t ...
Installation
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS > Front Sealing CoverINSTALLATIONCAUTION:• If the sealing cover - front door gets broken, replace it with a new part.• Apply a uniform bead of butyl tape.• Attach the sealing cover - front door, keeping it from becoming wrinkled.• Breaks in the bead wi ...
Inspection
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(5MT) > Main Shaft AssemblyINSPECTIONDisassembled parts should be washed with cleaning solvent first, then inspected carefully.1. BearingReplace the bearings in the following cases.• When the bearing balls, outer races and inner races are broken or rusty. ...
