Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2013 XV Crosstrek Owner's Manual | Page 326

Driving tips Rocking the vehicle ........................................... New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ..................................... Fuel economy hints ............................................ Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)............ Catalytic converter .............................................. Periodic inspections ........................................... Driving in foreign countries ............................... Driving tips for AWD models.............................. Off road driving ................................................... 8-2 8-2 8-2 8-3 8-4 8-4 8-4 8-6 Except XV CROSSTREK models .......................... XV CROSSTREK models ..................................... 8-6 8-6 Winter driving ...................................................... 8-8 Operation during cold weather............................. 8-8 Driving on snowy and icy roads .......................... 8-9 Corrosion protection .......................................... 8-10 Snow tires ......................................................... 8-10 Tire chains ......................................................... 8-11 8-11 Loading your vehicle......................................... 8-12 Vehicle capacity weight...................................... GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ........................ Roof rail (if equipped) ........................................ Roof molding and crossbar (5-door models — if equipped) ........................................................ 8-12 8-14 Trailer hitch (dealer option)............................... 8-16 Connecting a trailer ........................................... When not towing a trailer ................................... 8-17 8-18 Trailer towing (XV CROSSTREK models) ........ 8-18 Warranties and maintenance .............................. Maximum load limits .......................................... Trailer hitches.................................................... Connecting a trailer ........................................... Trailer towing tips .............................................. 8-18 8-18 8-22 8-22 8-24 8-13 8-14 8