Subaru Legacy: Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) - Maximum load limits - Trailer towing - Driving tips - Subaru Legacy Owners ManualSubaru Legacy: Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

Gross Vehicle Weight

Gross Vehicle Weight

The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must never exceed 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. GVWR is shown on the certification label located on the driver’s door of your vehicle.

Certification label

Certification label

    Total trailer weight
    Total trailer weight The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must never exceed the maximum weight. Legacy The total trailer weight must not exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg). Out ...

    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 ...

    See also:

    Steering wheel keypad
    Standard steering wheel keypad 1 - Left/right arrow keys: A short press moves between preset radio stations or tracks on a disc. Press and hold to search within tracks or to tune to the next/prev ...

    Manual transmission
    Starting the engine 1. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Press on the clutch and shift to neutral. 3. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is activated automatically for a certain time and is sto ...

    Brake fluid level warning
    This light illuminates when the brake fluid level has dropped to near the “MIN” level of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in the “ON” position and with the parking brake ...