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08-21-2012, 08:46 PM
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Load carrying capacity reduced?
Has anybody else noticed a yellow sticker on the inside of your driver side door frame that says:
"CAUTION: LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED Modifications to this Vehicle have reduced the original load carrying capacity by 2 kg or 5 lbs" Any idea what this is all about? |
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08-21-2012, 08:52 PM
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They probably added 5 lbs of stuff somewhere at the factory and didn't want to change it up in the manual or wherever it tells you the carry capacity.
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08-21-2012, 08:55 PM
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I have not noticed this...will look next time I get in!
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08-31-2012, 10:18 PM
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I have it too. I wonder what was changed.
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08-31-2012, 11:57 PM
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Something done at port of entry or dealership perhaps.
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09-01-2012, 11:56 AM
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Maybe the front bumper crash beam or something was changed to meet US safety regulations and as a result was just that much heavier? I remember seeing somewhere a long time ago about something like that for the US market regarding other cars. Don't know if that still holds true.
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09-01-2012, 01:28 PM
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Accessories added after the car left the factory (floor mats, trunk mat, spoiler, etc.) change the capacity, but since they are done after the car left the factory, they add a reduction sticker.
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09-01-2012, 01:31 PM
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The dealer assessed your figure as you walked in. Nothing personal.
EDIT: Yikes! Just looked at mine. It says 4 lbs! I have the trunk carpet, the center-console device holder thing, maybe they add up to 4 pounds.
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09-01-2012, 01:32 PM
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I brought this up as well as another member in another thread. The Subaru version has different spring rate in the rear so it allows for a heavier load capacity than the Scions...Subaru's don't have this sticker...as far as I have ever seen. 3 friends have a Subaru and none of those have it, and different trans combos on all cars.
My 2 cents.
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