New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000
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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 On-road and 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
Driving tips
Tire chains ........................................................... 8-10 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 Roof tent .............................................................. 8-14
Trailer hitch ........................................................... 8-16 Connecting a SUBARU genuine trailer hitch .......... 8-17 If not towing a trailer ............................................ 8-18
Trailer towing ........................................................ 8-18 Warranties and maintenance ................................. 8-19 Maximum load limits ............................................. 8-19 Trailer Hitches ...................................................... 8-22 When you do not tow a trailer ............................... 8-23 Connecting a trailer .............................................. 8-23 Trailer towing tips ................................................. 8-24
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