towing capacity SUBARU BRZ 2023 Owners Manual

Driving Tips8
Driving Tips
8-1. New Vehicle Break-In Driving – the First 
1,000 miles (1,600 km) ......................................290
8-2. Fuel Economy Hints ...................... .....................290
8-3. Engine Exhaust Gas (Carbon Monoxide) .........290
8-4. Catalytic Converter .............................................291
8-5. Periodic Inspections ...........................................292
8-6. Driving in Foreign Coun tries .............................292
8-7. Driving Tips .........................................................292
8-8. Winter Driving .....................................................293
Operation during Cold Weather ..................................293 Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads ............................... 295
Corrosion Protection ................................................... 296
Snow Tires.................................................................... 296
Tire Chains ................................................................... 297
Rocking the Vehicle..................................................... 297
8-9. Loading Your Vehicle .........................................297
Vehicle Capacity Weight ............................................. 298
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ................................ 299
8-10. Trailer Towing ...................................................299
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Trailer Towing
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Driving Tips8
weight of the driver and all passengers,
their belongings, and any optional equip-
ment.■ GVWR and GAWR (Gross
Veh icle Weight Rating an d
Gross Axle Weight Rating)Certification labelThe certification label attached to the
driver’s side center pillar 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. In addition, the tota
l 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 vehicl e 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
limitations. Replacement tires with a
higher load range than the originals do not
increase the GVWR and GAWR limita-
tions.
8-10. Trailer TowingSUBARU 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.
801321
CAUTION
Your vehicle is neither designed nor
intended to be used for trailer tow-
ing. Therefore, never tow a trailer
with your vehicle.
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Tire Information
402sures and make sure the wheel nuts
are correctly tightened. For informa-
tion about the tightening torque and
tightening sequence for the wheel
nuts, refer to
"Flat Tires" 
P303.
■Vehicle Load Limit – How to
DetermineThe load capacity of your vehicle is
determined by weight, not by avail-
able cargo space. The load limit of
your vehicle is shown on the vehicle
placard attached to the driver’s side
B-pillar. Locate the statement “
The
combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs
”
on your vehicle’s placard.
The vehicle placard also shows
seating capacity of your vehicle.
The total load capacity includes the
total weight of driver and all passen-
gers and their belongings, any
cargo, any optional equipment such
as a roof rack or bike carrier, etc.
Therefore cargo capacity can be
calculated by the following method. Cargo capacity = Load limit
− (total
weight of occupants + total weight of
optional equipment)
For information about vehicle
loading, refer to
"Loading Your Vehicle"

P297.▼
Calculating total and load
capacities varying seating
configurations
Calculate the available load
capacity as shown in the following
examples: Example 1
Vehicle capacity weight of the

vehicle is 800 lbs (363 kg), which is
indicated on the vehicle placard with
the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed 363 kg or 800
lbs”.
For example, if the vehicle has one
occupant weighing 154 lbs (70 kg)
CAUTION
Your vehicle is neither
designed nor intended to be
used for trailer towing. There-
fore, never tow a trailer with
your vehicle.
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Index
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Index14
TPMS screen ....................................................................... P254
TRACK mode ...................................................................... P250
TrailerTowing ............................................................................ P299
Trip meter ............................................................................ P128
Trunk lid ............................................................................... P119 Release handle ............. .......................................... ........ P121
Trunk light ............................................................................ P374
Turn signal Indicator lights .......................... ....................................... P149
Lever ............................................................................... P182UUnder-floor storage compartment........................................ P219
USB power supply ....... ................................................... ..... P216VVanity mirror ........................................................................ P213
Light ................................................................................ P213
Vehicle Capacity weight.......... ................................................ ..... P298
Identification ........................... ......................................... P390
Symbols .............................................................................. P5
Vehicle data recording ................ ........................................... P10
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
OFF indicator light........................................................... P143
OFF switch ...................................................................... P248
Operation indicator light ........... ............................. P142, P143 Warning light ................................................................... P142
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC
System ............................................................................ P247
Ventilator.............................................................................. P198
Voltmeter ............................................................................. P153
WWarning and indicator lights ................................................ P131
Warning chimes
Keyless access with push-button start system................ P143
Seatbelt ........................................................................... P131
Warning indicator RAB .......................................................................P151, P286
Warning light
ABS ................................................................................. P140
Access key ...................................................................... P143
Access key fob ................................................................ P144
AT OIL TEMP .................................................................. P138
Automatic headlight beam levele r ................................... P150
Brake system .................................................................. P140
Charge ............................................................................ P137
CHECK ENGINE ............................................................. P136
Icy road surface............................................................... P151
Keyless access with push-button start system................ P143
LED headlight.................................................................. P150
Low fuel ........................................................................... P141
Low tire pressure............................................................. P138
Master ............................................................................. P151
Oil pressure ..................................................................... P137
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