DRIVING TIPS
8-1. New Vehicle Break-In Driving – the First 1,000 miles s08
( 1,600 km).................................................................................... 406 8-2. Fuel Economy Hints................................................................... 406 8-3. Engine Exhaust Gas( Carbon Monoxide).................................. 407 8-4. Catalytic Converter..................................................................... 407 8-5. Periodic Inspections................................................................... 408 8-6. Driving in Foreign Countries..................................................... 409 8-7. Frequent Driving Prevents Vehicle Battery from
Discharging................................................................................. 409
8-8. Driving Tips for AWD Vehicles................................................... 410
8-9. On-Road and Off-Road Driving.................................................. 411 Before Driving............................................................................. 412 During Driving............................................................................ 412 After Driving............................................................................... 413
8-10. Winter Driving............................................................................. 414 Operation during Cold Weather................................................... 414 Driving on Snowy and Icy Roads................................................. 415 Corrosion Protection................................................................... 416 Snow Tires................................................................................. 417 Tire Chains................................................................................. 417 Rocking the Vehicle.................................................................... 418
8-11. Loading Your Vehicle.................................................................. 418 Vehicle Capacity Weight.............................................................. 419
GVWR and GAWR( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating).................................................................. 419
Roof Rail.................................................................................... 420 Roof Tent.................................................................................... 422
8-12. Trailer Hitch( Dealer Option)...................................................... 424 Connecting a SUBARU Genuine Trailer Hitch.............................. 425 If Not Towing a Trailer................................................................. 426
8-13. Trailer Towing.............................................................................. 426 Warranties and Maintenance....................................................... 426 Maximum Load Limits................................................................. 427 Trailer Hitches( Dealer Option).................................................... 429 When You Do Not Tow a Trailer................................................... 429 Connecting a Trailer.................................................................... 430 Trailer Towing Tips...................................................................... 431
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