Subaru 2014 Impreza - 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 ins pections ........................................... 8-4
Driving in foreign coun tries ............................... 8-4
Driving tips for AWD models.............................. 8-4
Off road driving ................................................... 8-6
Except XV CROSSTREK models .......................... 8-6
XV CROSSTREK models ..................................... 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 ........................................... 8-11
Loading your vehicle......................................... 8-12
Vehicle capacity weight...................................... 8-12
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ........................ 8-13
Roof rail (if equipped) ........................................ 8-14
Roof molding and crossbar (5-door models — if
equipped) ........................................................ 8-14
Trailer hitch (dealer option)............................... 8-16
Connecting a trailer ........................................... 8-17
When not towing a trailer ................................... 8-18
Trailer towing (XV CROSSTREK models) ........ 8-18
Warranties and maintenance .............................. 8-18
Maximum load limits.......................................... 8-18
Trailer hitches.................................................... 8-22
Connecting a trailer ........................................... 8-22
Trailer towing tips .............................................. 8-24
Driving tips
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