Subaru Forester Manuals 2023 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 395

8-1 . New vehicle break-in driving – the first
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1,000 miles ( 1,600 km ) .................................. 390 8-2 . Fuel economy hints ........................................ 390 8-3 . Engine exhaust gas ( carbon monoxide )....... 390 8-4 . Catalytic converter ......................................... 391 8-5 . Periodic inspections ....................................... 392 8-6 . Driving in foreign countries ........................... 392 8-7 . Driving tips for AWD models ......................... 392 8-8 . On-road and off-road driving ......................... 394 Before driving ..................................................... 395 During driving .................................................... 395 After driving ....................................................... 396
8-9 . Winter driving ................................................. 397 Operation during cold weather ............................ 397 Driving on snowy and icy roads .......................... 398 Corrosion protection ........................................... 399 Snow tires .......................................................... 399
Driving tips
Tire chains ......................................................... 400 Rocking the vehicle ............................................ 400
8-10 . Loading your vehicle .................................... 401 Vehicle capacity weight ...................................... 401
GVWR and GAWR ( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating ).............. 402
Roof rails ( if equipped )....................................... 403 Roof tent ( models with roof rails ) ....................... 403
8-11 . Trailer hitch ( dealer option ) .......................... 405 Connecting a trailer ............................................ 406 If not towing a trailer .......................................... 407
8-12 . Trailer towing ................................................. 408 Warranties and maintenance .............................. 408 Maximum load limits .......................................... 408 Trailer Hitches .................................................... 411 When you do not tow a trailer ............................ 412 Connecting a trailer ............................................ 412 Trailer towing tips .............................................. 413
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Driving tips