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owners manual Subaru Forester
owners manual Subaru Forester - year of production: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 - Subaru Forester I 1 owners manual EN
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Driving tips 8-13
In addition, the total weight applied toRoof rail and crossbar (if limit explained in the following. You should
each axle (GAW) must never exceed theequipped) also be careful that your vehicle does not
GAWR. The front and rear GAWs can be exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
adjusted by relocating luggage inside the (GVWR) and front and rear Gross Axle
vehicle. Weight Rating (GAWR). See the Loading
Even if the total weight of your luggage isFor cargo carrying purposes, theyour vehicle section in this chapter for in-
lower than the vehicle capacity weight, ei-roof rail must be used togetherformation on loading cargo into or onto
ther front or rear GAW may exceed thewith a roof crossbar kit and theyour vehicle. The maximum load limit of
GAWR, depending on the distribution ofappropriate carrying attachment.the cargo, crossbars and carrying attach-
the luggage. The roof rail must never be usedment must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg).
When possible, the load should be evenlyalone to carry cargo. Otherwise,Place the heaviest load at the bottom,
distributed throughout the vehicle.damage to the roof or paint or anearest the roof, and evenly distribute the
If you carry heavy loads in the vehicle, youdangerous road hazard due tocargo. Always properly secure all cargo.
should confirm that GVW and front andloss of cargo could result.Installing carrying attachments on
rear GAWs are within the GVWR andWhen using the roof crossbar kit,the crossbars
GAWR by putting your vehicle on a vehi-make sure that the total weight ofWhen installing any carrying attachment
cle scale, found at a commercial weighingthe crossbars, carrying attach-such as a bike carrier, ski carrier, kayak
station. ment and cargo does not exceedcarrier, cargo basket, etc. on the cross-
Do not use replacement tires with a lowerthe maximum load limit. Overload-bars, follow the manufacturers instruc-
load range than the originals becauseing may cause damage to the ve-tions and make sure that the attachment is
they may lower the GVWR and GAWR hicle and create a safety hazard.securely fixed to the crossbars. Use only
limitations. Replacement tires with a high-The roof rail is not designed to carry cargoattachments designed specifically for the
er load range than the originals do not in-by itself. Cargo can be carried after secur-crossbars. A set of crossbars is designed
crease the GVWR and GAWR limitations.ing the roof crossbar kit to the roof rail andto carry loads (cargo and attachment) of
installing the appropriate carrying attach-not more than 150 lbs (68 kg). Before op-
ment. When installing the roof crossbarerating the vehicle, make sure that the
kit, follow the manufacturers instructions.cargo is properly secured on the attach-
ment.
When you carry cargo on the roof usingNOTE
the roof crossbar kit and a carrying attach-Remember that the vehicles center of
ment, never exceed the maximum loadgravity is altered with the weight of the
CONTINUED
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