Subaru Ascent Manuals 2023 Ascent Owner's Manual | Page 421

8-1 . New vehicle break-in driving – the first
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1,000 miles ( 1,600 km ) .................................. 416 8-2 . Fuel economy hints ........................................ 416 8-3 . Engine exhaust gas ( carbon monoxide )....... 416 8-4 . Catalytic converter ......................................... 417 8-5 . Periodic inspections ....................................... 418 8-6 . Driving in foreign countries ........................... 418 8-7 . Driving tips for AWD models ......................... 418 8-8 . On-road and off-road driving ......................... 420 Before driving ..................................................... 421 During driving .................................................... 421 After driving ....................................................... 421
8-9 . Winter driving ................................................. 422 Operation during cold weather ............................ 422 Driving on snowy and icy roads .......................... 424 Corrosion protection ........................................... 425 Snow tires .......................................................... 425
Driving tips
Tire chains ......................................................... 425 Rocking the vehicle ............................................ 426
8-10 . Loading your vehicle .................................... 426 Vehicle capacity weight ...................................... 427
GVWR and GAWR ( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating ).............. 428
Roof rails ........................................................... 428 Roof tent ............................................................ 429
8-11 . Trailer hitch ( dealer option ) .......................... 431 Connecting a trailer ............................................ 432 If not towing a trailer .......................................... 434
8-12 . Trailer towing ................................................. 434 Warranties and maintenance .............................. 435 Maximum load limits .......................................... 435 Trailer Hitches .................................................... 438 When you do not tow a trailer ............................ 439 Connecting a trailer ............................................ 439 Trailer towing tips .............................................. 440
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Driving tips