Subaru Outback (BR): Loading your vehicle
WARNING
Never allow passengers to ride on a folded rear seatback, in the trunk or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury.
WARNING
● Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the seatback because it could tumble forward and injure passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident. Keep luggage or cargo low, as close to the floor as possible.
● When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can to prevent it from being thrown around inside the vehicle during sudden stops, sharp turns or in an accident.
● Do not pile heavy loads on the roof. These loads raise the vehicle’s center of gravity and make it more prone to tip over.
● Secure long items properly to prevent them from shooting forward and causing serious injury during a sudden stop.
● Never exceed the maximum load limit. If you do, some parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle.
● Do not place anything on the rear shelf behind the rear seatback (Legacy) or the extended luggage cover (Outback). Such items could tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop or a collision. This could cause serious injury.
CAUTION
Do not carry spray cans, containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items inside the vehicle.
NOTE
For better fuel economy, do not carry unneeded cargo.
- Vehicle capacity weight
- GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
- Roof rails with integrated crossbars (Outback)
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Vehicle capacity weight
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
attached to the driverâ€
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
Certification label
The certification label attached to the driver’s side door shows GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).
The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must
Roof rails with integrated crossbars (Outback)
1) Integrated crossbars
CAUTION
● For cargo carrying purposes, the bars must be used as crossbars and be used
together with the genuine SUBARU carrying attachment. The bars must never be u
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Battery drainage prevention function
If a door or the rear gate (Outback) is not completely closed, the interior lights
will remain illuminated as a result. However, several lights are automatically turned
off by the battery drainage prevention function to prevent the battery from going
dead. The following interior lights are aff
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
WARNING
Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence because you are driving
with an ABS equipped vehicle could easily lead to a serious accident.
CAUTION
● The ABS system does not always decrease stopping distance. You should always
maintain a safe following distance from o
