DRIVING TIPS
8-1. New Vehicle Break-In Driving – the First 1,000 miles s08
( 1,600 km).................................................................................... 442 8-2. Fuel Economy Hints................................................................... 442 8-3. Engine Exhaust Gas( Carbon Monoxide).................................. 443 8-4. Catalytic Converter..................................................................... 443 8-5. Periodic Inspections................................................................... 444 8-6. Driving in Foreign Countries..................................................... 445 8-7. Frequent Driving Prevents Vehicle Battery from
Discharging................................................................................. 445
8-8. Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles................................................... 446
8-9. On-Road and Off-Road Driving.................................................. 447 Before Driving............................................................................. 448 During Driving............................................................................ 448 After Driving............................................................................... 449
8-10. Winter Driving............................................................................. 450 Operation during Cold Weather................................................... 450 Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads................................................. 451 Corrosion Protection................................................................... 452 Snow Tires................................................................................. 453 Tire Chains................................................................................. 453 Rocking the Vehicle.................................................................... 454
8-11. Loading Your Vehicle.................................................................. 454 Vehicle Capacity Weight.............................................................. 455
GVWR and GAWR( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating).................................................................. 455
Roof Rack( If Equipped).............................................................. 456 Roof Rail( If Equipped)................................................................ 457 Roof Tent.................................................................................... 458
8-12. Trailer Hitch( Dealer Option)...................................................... 460 Connecting a SUBARU Genuine Trailer Hitch.............................. 461 If Not Towing a Trailer................................................................. 462
8-13. Trailer Towing.............................................................................. 462 Warranties and Maintenance....................................................... 462 Maximum Load Limits................................................................. 463 Trailer Hitches( Dealer Option).................................................... 465 When You Do Not Tow a Trailer................................................... 465 Connecting a Trailer.................................................................... 466 Trailer Towing Tips...................................................................... 467
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