2018 SUBARU WRX load capacity

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New vehicle break-in driving–the first 1,000
miles (1,600 km)...................................................8-2
Fuel economy hints................................................8-2
Engine exhaust gas (carbonmonoxide)............... 8-2
Catalytic converter..................................................8-3
Periodic inspections...............................................8-4
Driving in foreigncountries...................................8-4
Driving tips for AWD models.................................8-5
Driving precaution..................................................8-6
Winter driving..........................................................8-6
Operation during cold weather............................... 8-6
Driving on snowy and icy roads............................. 8-8
Corrosion protection.............................................. 8-9Snow tires..............................................................8-9
Tire chains...........................................................8-10
Rocking the vehicle..............................................8-10
Loading your vehicle.............................................8-11
Vehicle capacity weight........................................8-12
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
and Gross Axle Weight Rating)..........................8-12
Precautions for TYPE RA......................................8-13
Roof molding and crossbar (if equipped)..............8-13
Trailer towing........................................................8-14
Rear wing (TYPERA)...........................................8-15
Adjusting the angle of the rear wing.....................8-15
CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic) parts.......8-16
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&Vehicle capacity weightVehicle placardThe 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 driver’s
side door pillar. It includes the total weight
of the driver and all passengers and their
belongings, any optional equipment such
as a roof rack or bike carrier, etc.
&GVWR and GAWR (Gross Ve-
hicle Weight Rating and
Gross Axle Weight Rating)Certification labelThe certification label attached to the
driver’s side doorjamb shows GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating).
The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must
never exceed the GVWR. GVW is the
combined total of weight of the vehicle,
fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, and
any optional equipment. Therefore, the
GVW changes depending on the situation.
The GVWR equals Curb Weight (actual
weight of your vehicle–including standard
equipment, fluids, emergency tools and
spare tire assembly) plus the vehiclecapacity weight.
In addition, the total weight applied to each
axle (GAW) must never exceed the
GAWR. The front and rear GAWs can be
adjusted by relocating luggage inside the
vehicle.
Even if the total weight of your luggage is
lower than the vehicle capacity weight,
either front or rear GAW may exceed the
GAWR, depending on the distribution of
the luggage.
When possible, the load should be evenly
distributed throughout the vehicle.
If you carry heavy loads in the vehicle, you
should confirm that GVW and front and
rear GAWs are within the GVWR and
GAWR by putting your vehicle on a vehicle
scale, found at a commercial weighing
station.
Do not use replacement tires with a lower
load range than the originals because they
may lower the GVWR and GAWR limita-
tions. Replacement tires with a higher load
range than the originals do not increase
the GVWR and GAWR limitations.
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&Precautions for TYPE RAThe roof carrier and other equipment
cannot be attached on the carbon roof
because of the design.
WARNING
Do not place a roof carrier or any
other equipment on the roof of the
vehicle. Due to the design of the
roof, the cargo may fall off and cause
an accident.&Roof molding and crossbar (if
equipped)
CAUTION
.For cargo carrying purposes, the
roof molding must be used to-
gether with a roof crossbar kit
and the appropriate carrying at-
tachment. Otherwise, damage tothe roof or paint or a dangerous
road hazard due to loss of cargo
could result.
.When using the roof crossbar kit,
make sure that the total weight of
the crossbars, carrying attach-
ment and cargo does not exceed
the maximum load limit. Over-
loading may cause damage to
the vehicle and create a safety
hazard.
Cargo can be carried after securing the
roof crossbar kit to the roof molding and
installing the appropriate carrying attach-
ment. When installing the roof crossbar kit,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
When carrying cargo on the roof using the
roof crossbar kit and carrying attachments,
never exceed the maximum load limit as
explained below. You should also be
careful that the vehicle does not exceed
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
and front and rear Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). For information about
loading cargo into or onto your vehicle,
refer to“Loading your vehicle”F8-11. The
maximum total load on the roof (including
crossbars, carrying attachments and car-
go) must not exceed88 lbs (40 kg). Refer
to the crossbar installation instructions for
the maximum crossbar capacity. Place the
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heaviest load at the bottom, close to the
roof, and evenly distribute the cargo.
Always properly secure all cargo.
!Installing carrying attachments on
the crossbars
When installing any carrying attachments
such as the load carriers, crossbars, bike
carrier, ski carrier, kayak carrier, cargo
basket, etc., follow the manufacturer’s
instructions of the load capacity and make
sure that the attachments are securely
installed. Use only attachments designed
specifically for the crossbars. Before oper-
ating the vehicle, make sure that the cargo
is properly secured on the attachment.NOTERemember that the vehicle’s center of
gravity is altered with the weight of the
load on the roof, thus affecting the
driving characteristics.
Drive carefully. Avoid rapid starts, hard
cornering and abrupt stops. Crosswind
effects will be increased.!Removal and installation of the
crossbars
Each of the two roof moldings has two
mounting points for crossbars. Each
mounting point is fitted with a cover. Use
a screwdriver to remove the covers. When
installing the crossbars on the roof mold-
ing, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Trailer towing
CAUTION
Your vehicle is neither designed nor
intended to be used for trailer tow-
ing. Therefore, never tow a trailer
with your vehicle.
SUBARU assumes no responsibility for
injuries or vehicle damage that may result
from trailer towing, from any trailer towing
equipment or from any errors or omissions
in the instructions accompanying such
equipment. SUBARU warranties do not
apply to vehicle damage or malfunction
caused by trailer towing.
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!Maximum load rating
The load rating at the maximum
permissible weight load for this tire.
For example,“MAX. LOAD 580 kg
(1279 LBS) @ 300 kPa (44 PSI)
MAX. PRESS.”
WARNING
Maximum load rating applies
only to the tire, not to the
vehicle. Putting a load rated
tire on any vehicle does not
mean the vehicle can be
loaded up to the tire’s rated
load.!Construction type
Applicable construction of this tire.
For example,“TUBELESS STEEL
BELTED RADIAL”
!Construction
The generic name of each cord
material used in the plies (both
sidewall and tread area) of this tire.
For example,“PLIES: TREAD 2STEEL + 2 POLYESTER SIDE-
WALL 2 POLYESTER”
!Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQG)
For details, refer to“
Uniform tire
quality grading standards”F13-15.
&Recommended tire inflation
pressure!Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressureFor recommended cold tire inflation
pressure for your vehicle’s tires,
refer to“
Tires”F12-8.
!Vehicle placard
The vehicle placard is affixed to the
driver’s side B-pillar.Example:The vehicle placard shows original
tire size, recommended cold tire
inflation pressure on each tire at
maximum loaded vehicle weight,
seating capacity and loading infor-
mation.!Adverse safety consequences
of under-inflationDriving at high speeds with exces-
sively low tire pressures can cause
the tires to flex severely and to
rapidly become hot. A sharp in-
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crease in temperature could cause
tread separation, and failure of the
tire(s). Possible resulting loss of
vehicle control could lead to an
accident.!Measuring and adjusting air
pressure to achieve proper in-
flationCheck and, if necessary, adjust the
pressure of each tire (including the
spare) at least once a month and
before any long journey. Check the
tire pressures when the tires are
cold. Use a pressure gauge to
adjust the tire pressures to the
specific values. Driving even a short
distance warms up the tires and
increases the tire pressures. Also,
the tire pressures are affected by
the outside temperature. It is best to
check tire pressure outdoors before
driving the vehicle. When a tire
becomes warm, the air inside it
expands, causing the tire pressure
to increase. Be careful not to mis-
takenly release air from a warm tire
to reduce its pressure.
&Glossary of tire terminology.
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be
replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio,
and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether in-
stalled or not)..
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of
steel wires, wrapped or reinforced
by ply cords and that is shaped to fit
the rim..
Bead separation
A breakdown of the bond between
components in the bead..
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply
cords that extend to the beads are
laid at alternate angles substantially
less than 90 degrees to the center-
line of the tread..
Carcass
The tire structure, except tread andsidewall rubber which, when in-
flated, bears the load.
.
Chunking
The breaking away of pieces of the
tread or sidewall..
Cold tire pressure
The pressure in a tire that has been
driven less than 1 mile or has been
standing for three hours or more..
Cord
The strands forming the plies in the
tire..
Cord separation
The parting of cords from adjacent
rubber compounds..
Cracking
Any parting within the tread, side-
wall, or inner liner of the tire
extending to cord material..
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with
standard equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight
optional engine.
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Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher
loads and higher inflation pressure
than the corresponding standard
tire..
Groove
The space between two adjacent
tread ribs..
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside sur-
face of a tubeless tire that contains
the inflating medium within the tire..
Innerliner separation
The parting of the innerliner from
cord material in the carcass..
Intended outboard sidewall(1)
The sidewall that contains a
whitewall, bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that
is higher or deeper than the
same molding on the other side-
wall of the tire, or
(2)
The outward facing sidewall
of an asymmetrical tire that has a
particular side that must always
face outward when mounting ona vehicle.
.
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufac-
turer as primarily intended for use
on lightweight trucks or multipur-
pose passenger vehicles..
Load rating
The maximum load that a tire is
rated to carry for a given inflation
pressure..
Maximum inflation pressure
The maximum cold inflation pres-
sure to which a tire may be inflated..
Maximum load rating
The load rating for a tire at the
maximum permissible inflation
pressure for that tire..
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a)
Curb weight
(b)
Accessory weight
(c)
Vehicle capacity weight
(d)
Production options weight
.
Maximum permissible inflation
pressure
The maximum cold inflation pres-
sure to which a tire may be inflated.
.
Measuring rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for
physical dimension requirements..
Normal occupant weight
150 lbs (68 kg) times the number of
occupants specified in the second
column of Table 1 that is appended
to the end of this section..
Occupant distribution
Distribution of occupants in a vehi-
cle as specified in the third column
of Table 1 that is appended to the
end of this section..
Open splice
Any parting at any junction of tread,
sidewall, or innerliner that extends
to cord material..
Outer diameter
The overall diameter of an inflated
new tire..
Overall width
The linear distance between the
exteriors of the sidewalls of an
inflated tire, including elevations
due to labeling, decorations, or
protective bands or ribs.
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Tread rib
A tread section running circumfer-
entially around a tire..
Tread separation
Pulling away of the tread from the
tire carcass..
Treadwear indicators (TWI)
The projections within the principal
grooves designed to give a visual
indication of the degrees of wear of
the tread..
Vehicle capacity weight
The rated cargo and luggage load
plus 150 lbs (68 kg) times the
vehicle’s designated seating capa-
city..
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
Load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight and dividing
by two..
Vehicle normal load on the tire
Load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal oc-cupant weight (distributed in accor-
dance with Table 1 that is appended
to the end of this section) and
dividing by 2.
.
Wheel-holding fixture
The fixture used to hold the wheel
and tire assembly securely during
testing.
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