8-1 . New vehicle break-in driving – the first
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1,000 miles ( 1,600 km ) .................................. 422 8-2 . Fuel economy hints ........................................ 422 8-3 . Engine exhaust gas ( carbon monoxide )....... 422 8-4 . Catalytic converter ......................................... 423 8-5 . Periodic inspections ....................................... 424 8-6 . Driving in foreign countries ........................... 424 8-7 . Frequent driving prevents vehicle battery from discharging ........................................... 424
8-8 . Driving tips for AWD models ......................... 425
8-9 . On-road and off-road driving ......................... 426 Before driving ..................................................... 427 During driving .................................................... 427 After driving ....................................................... 428
8-10 . Winter driving ............................................... 428 Operation during cold weather ............................ 428 Driving on snowy and icy roads .......................... 430 Corrosion protection ........................................... 431
Driving tips
Snow tires ......................................................... 431 Tire chains ......................................................... 432 Rocking the vehicle ............................................ 432
8-11 . Loading your vehicle ..................................... 433 Vehicle capacity weight ...................................... 433 GVWR and GAWR ( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating ).............. 434
Roof rails ........................................................... 435 Roof tent ............................................................ 435
8-12 . Trailer hitch ( dealer option ) .......................... 437 Connecting a trailer ............................................ 438 If not towing a trailer .......................................... 440
8-13 . Trailer towing ................................................. 441 Warranties and maintenance .............................. 441 Maximum load limits .......................................... 441 Trailer Hitches .................................................... 444 When you do not tow a trailer ............................ 445 Connecting a trailer ............................................ 445 Trailer towing tips .............................................. 446
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Driving tips