8-1. New Vehicle Break-In Driving – the First s08
1,000 miles( 1,600 km).................................. 400 8-2. Fuel Economy Hints....................................... 400 8-3. Engine Exhaust Gas( Carbon Monoxide)...... 400 8-4. Catalytic Converter......................................... 401 8-5. Periodic Inspections....................................... 402 8-6. Driving in Foreign Countries......................... 402 8-7. Frequent Driving Prevents Vehicle Battery from Discharging.......................................... 402
8-8. Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles...................... 403
8-9. On-Road and Off-Road Driving...................... 404 Before Driving.................................................... 405 During Driving.................................................... 405 After Driving....................................................... 406
8-10. Winter Driving............................................... 406 Operation during Cold Weather........................... 406 Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads........................ 407 Corrosion Protection.......................................... 408 Snow Tires......................................................... 409
Driving Tips
Tire Chains........................................................ 409 Rocking the Vehicle........................................... 410
8-11. Loading Your Vehicle.................................... 410 Vehicle Capacity Weight..................................... 411
GVWR and GAWR( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating).............. 411
Roof Rail( If Equipped)....................................... 412 Roof Molding and Crossbar( If Equipped)........... 413 Roof Tent........................................................... 414
8-12. Trailer Hitch( Dealer Option)......................... 416 Connecting a SUBARU Genuine Trailer Hitch...... 417 If Not Towing a Trailer........................................ 418
8-13. Trailer Towing................................................ 418 Warranties and Maintenance............................... 419 Maximum Load Limits........................................ 419 Trailer Hitches( Dealer Option)............................ 422 When You Do Not Tow a Trailer.......................... 423 Connecting a Trailer........................................... 423 Trailer Towing Tips............................................. 424
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