Maximum Load Limits - Subaru 1998 Forester Owner's Manual

J Maximum load limits
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum load limits explained below. Exceed-
ing the maximum load limits could cause personal injury and/or
vehicle damage.
CAUTION
D Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and
its cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg) total weight.
D Before towing a trailer, check the trailer total weight, GVW,
GAWs and tongue load. Make sure the load and its distribution in
your vehicle and trailer are acceptable.
B Total trailer weight
Model
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.
Conditions
Starting and operating
Maximum total
trailer weight
1,000 lbs (453 kg)
2,000 lbs (906 kg)
1,000 lbs (453 kg)
2,000 lbs (906 kg)
1,000 lbs (453 kg)
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