Driving tips – Subaru 2001 Outback User Manual
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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
Legacy................................................................
8-6
Outback ..............................................................
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......................................
8-13
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ........................
8-13
Roof rails with integrated crossbars
(Outback) ........................................................
8-14
Trailer hitch (Outback
— if equipped) .............. 8-16
Connecting a trailer ...........................................
8-17
When you do not tow a trailer ............................
8-18
Trailer towing .....................................................
8-19
Warranties and maintenance ..............................
8-19
Maximum load limits ..........................................
8-19
Trailer hitches....................................................
8-22
Connecting a trailer ...........................................
8-23
Trailer towing tips ..............................................
8-24
Driving tips
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