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SUBARU FORESTER 2002 SG / 2.G Owners Manual 7-26
VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) system  (if equipped)WARNING
Always use the utmost care in driving  — overconfidence because
you are driving with a VDC system equipped vehicle could easily lead

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SUBARU FORESTER 2002 SG / 2.G Owners Manual 8
Driving tips New vehicle break-in driving – 
the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) 8-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Fuel economy hints 8-3
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SUBARU FORESTER 2002 SG / 2.G Owners Manual  Driving tips8-19
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�GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and 
Gross Axle Weight Rating)
HBF019BB
The certification label attached to the driver ’s side door shows GVWR
(Gros

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SUBARU FORESTER 2002 SG / 2.G Owners Manual  Driving tips8-21
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Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and front and rear Gross Axle Weight Rat- 
ing (GAWR). See the  “Loading your vehicle ” section in this chapter for
information o

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SUBARU FORESTER 2002 SG / 2.G Owners Manual 8-30
nGross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must never exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the combi

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SUBARU FORESTER 2002 SG / 2.G Owners Manual  Driving tips8-31
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HBF019BB
Gross Axle Weight
OM-H2784
To check both GVWR and GAWR and to confirm that the total weight 
and weight distribution are within safe driving limits, you

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�Trailer hitches 
WARNING
Never drill the frame or under-body of your vehicle to install a 
commercial trailer hitch. If you do, dangerous exhaust gas, wateror mu

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SUBARU FORESTER 2002 SG / 2.G Owners Manual 14-4
Engine coolant11-15
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Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)