8-1. New vehicle break-in driving – the first
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1,000 miles( 1,600 km).................................. 412 8-2. Fuel economy hints........................................ 412 8-3. Engine exhaust gas( carbon monoxide)....... 412 8-4. Catalytic converter......................................... 413 8-5. Periodic inspections....................................... 414 8-6. Driving in foreign countries........................... 414 8-7. Frequent driving prevents vehicle battery from discharging........................................... 414
8-8. Driving tips for AWD models......................... 415
8-9. On-road and off-road driving......................... 416 Before driving..................................................... 417 During driving.................................................... 417 After driving....................................................... 418
8-10. Winter driving............................................... 418 Operation during cold weather............................ 418 Driving on snowy and icy roads.......................... 420 Corrosion protection........................................... 421
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Snow tires......................................................... 421 Tire chains......................................................... 422 Rocking the vehicle............................................ 422
8-11. Loading your vehicle..................................... 423 Vehicle capacity weight...................................... 423 GVWR and GAWR( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating).............. 424
Roof rails........................................................... 425 Roof tent............................................................ 425
8-12. Trailer hitch( dealer option).......................... 427 Connecting a trailer............................................ 428 If not towing a trailer.......................................... 430
8-13. Trailer towing................................................. 430 Warranties and maintenance.............................. 431 Maximum load limits.......................................... 431 Trailer Hitches.................................................... 434 When you do not tow a trailer............................ 435 Connecting a trailer............................................ 435 Trailer towing tips.............................................. 436
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