DRIVING TIPS
8-1. New Vehicle Break-In Driving – the First 1,000 miles s08
( 1,600 km).................................................................................... 408 8-2. Fuel Economy Hints................................................................... 408 8-3. Engine Exhaust Gas( Carbon Monoxide).................................. 409 8-4. Catalytic Converter..................................................................... 409 8-5. Periodic Inspections................................................................... 410 8-6. Driving in Foreign Countries..................................................... 411 8-7. Frequent Driving Prevents Vehicle Battery from
Discharging................................................................................. 411
8-8. Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles................................................... 412
8-9. On-Road and Off-Road Driving.................................................. 413 Before Driving............................................................................. 414 During Driving............................................................................ 414 After Driving............................................................................... 415
8-10. Winter Driving............................................................................. 416 Operation during Cold Weather................................................... 416 Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads................................................. 417 Corrosion Protection................................................................... 418 Snow Tires................................................................................. 419 Tire Chains................................................................................. 419 Rocking the Vehicle.................................................................... 420
8-11. Loading Your Vehicle.................................................................. 420 Vehicle Capacity Weight.............................................................. 421
GVWR and GAWR( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating).................................................................. 421
Roof Rack................................................................................... 422 Roof Rail.................................................................................... 423 Roof Tent.................................................................................... 423
8-12. Trailer Hitch( Dealer Option)...................................................... 425 Connecting a SUBARU Genuine Trailer Hitch.............................. 426 If Not Towing a Trailer................................................................. 427
8-13. Trailer Towing.............................................................................. 428 Warranties and Maintenance....................................................... 428 Maximum Load Limits................................................................. 428 Trailer Hitches( Dealer Option).................................................... 430 When You Do Not Tow a Trailer................................................... 431 Connecting a Trailer.................................................................... 431 Trailer Towing Tips...................................................................... 432
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