Subaru Outback Manuals 2018 Outback Owner's Manual

Driving tips New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 S08 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 Loading your vehicle............................................ 8-12 Legacy................................................................... 8-6 Outback ................................................................. 8-6 Trailer towing (Legacy) ........................................ 8-21 Trailer towing (Outback)....................................... 8-22 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 Vehicle capacity weight ........................................ 8-13 GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) .......................... 8-14 Roof rack (Outback – if equipped)......................... 8-14 Roof rails with integrated crossbars (Outback – if equipped) ..................................... 8-15 Trailer hitch (Outback – if equipped) .................. 8-19 Connecting a trailer .............................................. 8-20 If not towing a trailer ............................................ 8-21 Warranties and maintenance ................................. 8-22 Maximum load limits............................................. 8-22 Trailer Hitches ...................................................... 8-26 Connecting a trailer .............................................. 8-26 Trailer towing tips................................................. 8-27 8

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