Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2018 Crosstrek Owner's Manual | Page 331

Driving tips
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000
miles (1,600 km) ................................................... 8-2
Fuel economy hints ................................................ 8-2
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............... 8-2
Catalytic converter.................................................. 8-3
Periodic inspections ............................................... 8-4
Driving in foreign countries ................................... 8-4
Driving tips for AWD models ................................. 8-4
Off road driving....................................................... 8-6
Before driving ........................................................ 8-6
During driving........................................................ 8-6
After driving........................................................... 8-7
Winter driving.......................................................... 8-7
Operation during cold weather ............................... 8-7
Driving on snowy and icy roads ............................. 8-9
Corrosion protection ............................................. 8-10
Snow tires ............................................................ 8-10
Tire chains ........................................................... 8-11
Rocking the vehicle .............................................. 8-11
Loading your vehicle.............................................8-11
Vehicle capacity weight ........................................ 8-12
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ............... 8-13
Roof rail ............................................................... 8-13
Trailer hitch (dealer option) ................................. 8-14
Connecting a trailer .............................................. 8-15
If not towing a trailer ............................................ 8-16
Trailer towing ........................................................ 8-16
Warranties and maintenance ................................. 8-17
Maximum load limits............................................. 8-17
Trailer Hitches ...................................................... 8-20
When you do not tow a trailer ............................... 8-21
Connecting a trailer .............................................. 8-21
Trailer towing tips................................................. 8-22
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