Subaru Forester Manuals 2019 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 391

Driving tips
8-1. New vehicle break-in driving – the first
S08
1,000 miles (1,600 km) ..................................
386
8-2. Fuel economy hints ........................................ 386
8-3. Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ....... 386
8-4. Catalytic converter ......................................... 387
8-5. Periodic inspections....................................... 388
8-6. Driving in foreign countries........................... 388
8-7. Driving tips for AWD models ......................... 388
8-8. On-road and off-road driving......................... 390
8-9. Winter driving ................................................. 392
Operation during cold weather............................ 392
Driving on snowy and icy roads.......................... 393
Corrosion protection........................................... 394
Snow tires .......................................................... 394
Tire chains ......................................................... 395
Rocking the vehicle ............................................ 395
8-10. Loading your vehicle ....................................396
Vehicle capacity weight ...................................... 397
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating).............. 397
Roof rails (if equipped)....................................... 398
Roof tent (models with roof rails) ....................... 399
8-11. Trailer hitch (dealer option) ..........................400
Connecting a trailer............................................ 401
If not towing a trailer .......................................... 402
8-12. Trailer towing .................................................403
Warranties and maintenance .............................. 403
Maximum load limits .......................................... 403
Trailer Hitches.................................................... 406
When you do not tow a trailer ............................ 407
Connecting a trailer............................................ 407
Trailer towing tips .............................................. 409
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