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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
All AWD models except OUTBACK SPORT and
vehicles with 17 inch tires ................................... 8-6
OUTBACK SPORT .................................................. 8-6
Winter driving ..................................................... 8-8
Operation during cold weather .............................. 8-8
Driving on snowy and icy roads ............................ 8-9
Corrosion protection .............................................. 8-10
Snow tires ............................................................... 8-10
Tire chains ............................................................... 8-11
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 rail and crossbar (if equipped) ..................... 8-14
Trailer hitch (if equipped) .................................. 8-17
Connecting a trailer ................................................ 8-17
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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