DRIVING TIPS
8-1. New Vehicle Break-In Driving – the First 1,000 miles s08
( 1,600 km).................................................................................... 426 8-2. Fuel Economy Hints................................................................... 426 8-3. Engine Exhaust Gas( Carbon Monoxide).................................. 427 8-4. Catalytic Converter..................................................................... 427 8-5. Periodic Inspections................................................................... 428 8-6. Driving in Foreign Countries..................................................... 429 8-7. Frequent Driving Prevents Vehicle Battery from
Discharging................................................................................. 429
8-8. Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles................................................... 430
8-9. On-Road and Off-Road Driving.................................................. 431 Before Driving............................................................................. 432 During Driving............................................................................ 432 After Driving............................................................................... 433
8-10. Winter Driving............................................................................. 434 Operation during Cold Weather................................................... 434 Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads................................................. 435 Corrosion Protection................................................................... 436 Snow Tires................................................................................. 437 Tire Chains................................................................................. 437 Rocking the Vehicle.................................................................... 438
8-11. Loading Your Vehicle.................................................................. 438 Vehicle Capacity Weight.............................................................. 439
GVWR and GAWR( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating).................................................................. 439
Roof Rack................................................................................... 440 Roof Rail.................................................................................... 441 Roof Tent.................................................................................... 441
8-12. Trailer Hitch( Dealer Option)...................................................... 443 Connecting a SUBARU Genuine Trailer Hitch.............................. 444 If Not Towing a Trailer................................................................. 445
8-13. Trailer Towing.............................................................................. 446 Warranties and Maintenance....................................................... 446 Maximum Load Limits................................................................. 446 Trailer Hitches( Dealer Option).................................................... 448 When You Do Not Tow a Trailer................................................... 449 Connecting a Trailer.................................................................... 449 Trailer Towing Tips...................................................................... 450
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