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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