DRIVING TIPS
8-1. New Vehicle Break-In Driving – the First 1,000 miles s08
( 1,600 km).................................................................................... 416 8-2. Fuel Economy Hints................................................................... 416 8-3. Engine Exhaust Gas( Carbon Monoxide).................................. 417 8-4. Catalytic Converter..................................................................... 417 8-5. Periodic Inspections................................................................... 418 8-6. Driving in Foreign Countries..................................................... 419 8-7. Frequent Driving Prevents Vehicle Battery from
Discharging................................................................................. 419
8-8. Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles................................................... 420
8-9. On-Road and Off-Road Driving.................................................. 421 Before Driving............................................................................. 422 During Driving............................................................................ 422 After Driving............................................................................... 423
8-10. Winter Driving............................................................................. 424 Operation during Cold Weather................................................... 424 Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads................................................. 425 Corrosion Protection................................................................... 426 Snow Tires................................................................................. 427 Tire Chains................................................................................. 427 Rocking the Vehicle.................................................................... 428
8-11. Loading Your Vehicle.................................................................. 428 Vehicle Capacity Weight.............................................................. 429
GVWR and GAWR( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating).................................................................. 429
Roof Rack( If Equipped).............................................................. 430 Roof Rail( If Equipped)................................................................ 431 Roof Tent.................................................................................... 431
8-12. Trailer Hitch( Dealer Option)...................................................... 433 Connecting a SUBARU Genuine Trailer Hitch.............................. 434 If Not Towing a Trailer................................................................. 435
8-13. Trailer Towing.............................................................................. 436 Warranties and Maintenance....................................................... 436 Maximum Load Limits................................................................. 436 Trailer Hitches( Dealer Option).................................................... 438 When You Do Not Tow a Trailer................................................... 439 Connecting a Trailer.................................................................... 439 Trailer Towing Tips...................................................................... 440
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