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 vehicles ............................ 8-5
Off road driving ................................................... 8-6
Legacy................................................................ 8-6
Outback .............................................................. 8-6
Winter driving ...................................................... 8-8
Operation during cold weather............................. 8-8
Driving on snowy and icy roads ......................... 8-10
Corrosion protection .......................................... 8-11
Snow tires ......................................................... 8-11
Tire chains......................................................... 8-12
Rocking the vehicle............................................ 8-12
Loading your vehicle......................................... 8-13
Vehicle capacity weight...................................... 8-14
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ........................ 8-14
Roof rack (Outback – if equipped) ...................... 8-15
Roof rails with integrated crossbars (Outback – if
equipped) ........................................................ 8-15
Trailer hitch (Outback — if equipped) .............. 8-19
Connecting a trailer ........................................... 8-20
If not towing a trailer.......................................... 8-21
Trailer towing (Legacy)...................................... 8-22
Trailer towing (Outba ck).................................... 8-22
Warranties and maintenance .............................. 8-22
Maximum load limits.......................................... 8-22
Trailer Hitches ................................................... 8-26
Connecting a trailer ........................................... 8-26
Trailer towing tips .............................................. 8-27
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