Subaru 2004 Forester Owner's Manual page 306

Model Conditions
MT models When towing a trailer
without brakes.
When towing a trailer with
brakes.
AT models When towing a trailer
without brakes.
When towing a trailer with
brakes.
When towing a trailer on a
long uphill grade
continuously for over 5 miles
(8 km) with an outside
temperature of 104° F
(40° C) or above.
*: Turbo model
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle
Maximum
Weight Rating (GVWR)
total trailer
weight
1,000 lbs
(453 kg)
2,400 lbs
(1,087 kg)
1,000 lbs
(453 kg)
2,000 lbs
(906 kg)
2,400 lbs
(1,087 kg)*
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,000 lbs
The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must never exceed
(453 kg)
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.
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