Subaru Ascent 2023 Manual page 441

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.
! 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 vehi-
cle. The front and rear GAWR of your
vehicle that is given by SUBARU are also
shown on the certification label located at
the bottom of driver's side door pillar.
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
Trailer towing
prevent a change in weight distribution
while driving.
! Tongue load
Tongue load
Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8
to 11 percent of the total trailer weight and
does not exceed the maximum value of the
following.
. Models with air-cooled continuously
variable transmission fluid cooler: 500
lbs (227 kg)
. Models without air-cooled continuously
variable transmission fluid cooler: 200
lbs (91 kg)
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