Subaru Outback Manuals 2012 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 317

Driving tips
New vehicle break-in driving – the first
1,000 miles( 1,600 km).....................................
8-2
Fuel economy hints............................................
8-2
Engine exhaust gas( carbon monoxide)............
8-2
Catalytic converter..............................................
8-3
Periodic inspections...........................................
8-4
Driving in foreign countries...............................
8-4
Driving tips for AWD vehicles............................
8-5
Off road driving...................................................
8-6
Legacy................................................................
8-6
Outback..............................................................
8-6
Winter driving......................................................
8-8
Operation during cold weather.............................
8-8
Driving on snowy and icy roads.........................
8-10
Corrosion protection..........................................
8-11
Snow tires.........................................................
8-11
Tire chains.........................................................
8-12
Rocking the vehicle...........................................
8-12
Loading your vehicle.........................................
8-12
Vehicle capacity weight......................................
8-13
GVWR and GAWR( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
and Gross Axle Weight Rating)........................
8-14
Roof rails with integrated crossbars
( Outback)........................................................
8-14
Trailer hitch( Outback— if equipped)..............
8-17
Connecting a trailer...........................................
8-18
When you do not tow a trailer............................
8-19
Trailer towing.....................................................
8-19
Warranties and maintenance..............................
8-19
Maximum load limits..........................................
8-20
Trailer hitches....................................................
8-23
Connecting a trailer...........................................
8-24
Trailer towing tips..............................................
8-25
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