8-1 . New Vehicle Break-In Driving – the First s08
1,000 miles ( 1,600 km ) .................................. 442 8-2 . Fuel Economy Hints ....................................... 442 8-3 . Engine Exhaust Gas ( Carbon Monoxide )...... 442 8-4 . Catalytic Converter ......................................... 443 8-5 . Periodic Inspections ....................................... 444 8-6 . Driving in Foreign Countries ......................... 444 8-7 . Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles ...................... 445 8-8 . On-Road and Off-Road Driving ...................... 446 Legacy ............................................................... 447 Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness .................. 447
8-9 . Winter Driving ................................................. 449 Operation during Cold Weather ........................... 449 Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads ........................ 451 Corrosion Protection .......................................... 452 Snow Tires ......................................................... 452 Tire Chains ......................................................... 453 Rocking the Vehicle ............................................ 453
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8-10 . Loading Your Vehicle .................................... 453 Vehicle Capacity Weight ..................................... 454
GVWR and GAWR ( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating ).............. 455
Roof Molding and Crossbar ( Legacy ).................. 455 Roof Rails with Integrated Crossbars ( Outback ) ......................................................... 457
Roof Rails with Ladder Type ( Subaru Outback Wilderness )...................................................... 461
Roof Tent ( Subaru Outback Wilderness ) ............. 462
8-11 . Trailer Hitch ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness – If Equipped ) ............................ 463
Connecting a SUBARU Genuine Trailer Hitch ...... 464
If Not Towing a Trailer ........................................ 466 8-12 . Trailer Towing ( Legacy )................................. 466
8-13 . Trailer Towing ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness ).................................................... 467
Warranties and Maintenance ............................... 467 Maximum Load Limits ........................................ 467 Connecting a Trailer ........................................... 470 Trailer Towing Tips ............................................. 472
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