Subaru Legacy: 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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