8-1 . New Vehicle Break-In Driving – the First s08
1,000 miles ( 1,600 km ) .................................. 448 8-2 . Fuel Economy Hints ....................................... 448 8-3 . Engine Exhaust Gas ( Carbon Monoxide )...... 448 8-4 . Catalytic Converter ......................................... 449 8-5 . Periodic Inspections ....................................... 450 8-6 . Driving in Foreign Countries ......................... 450 8-7 . Frequent Driving Prevents Vehicle Battery from Discharging .......................................... 451
8-8 . Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles ...................... 451
8-9 . On-Road and Off-Road Driving ...................... 452 Legacy ............................................................... 453 Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness .................. 453
8-10 . Winter Driving ............................................... 456 Operation during Cold Weather ........................... 456 Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads ........................ 457 Corrosion Protection .......................................... 458 Snow Tires ......................................................... 458 Tire Chains ......................................................... 459 Rocking the Vehicle ............................................ 460
Driving Tips
8-11 . Loading Your Vehicle .................................... 460 Vehicle Capacity Weight ..................................... 461
GVWR and GAWR ( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating ).............. 461
Roof Molding and Crossbar ( Legacy ).................. 462 Roof Rails with Integrated Crossbars ( Outback ) ......................................................... 463
Roof Rails with Ladder Type ( Subaru Outback Wilderness )...................................................... 467
Roof Tent ( Subaru Outback Wilderness ) ............. 468
8-12 . Trailer Hitch ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness – If Equipped ) ............................ 470
Connecting a SUBARU Genuine Trailer Hitch ...... 471
If Not Towing a Trailer ........................................ 473 8-13 . Trailer Towing ( Legacy )................................. 473
8-14 . Trailer Towing ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness ).................................................... 473
Warranties and Maintenance ............................... 474 Maximum Load Limits ........................................ 474 Connecting a Trailer ........................................... 477 Trailer Towing Tips ............................................. 478
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