Driving Tips - Subaru Ascent 2023 Manual

8-1. New vehicle break-in driving - the first
1,000 miles (1,600 km) .................................. 416
8-2. Fuel economy hints ........................................ 416
8-3. Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ....... 416
8-4. Catalytic converter ......................................... 417
8-5. Periodic inspections....................................... 418
8-6. Driving in foreign countries........................... 418
8-7. Driving tips for AWD models ......................... 418
8-8. On-road and off-road driving......................... 420
Before driving..................................................... 421
During driving .................................................... 421
After driving ....................................................... 421
8-9. Winter driving ................................................. 422
Operation during cold weather............................ 422
Driving on snowy and icy roads.......................... 424
Corrosion protection........................................... 425
Snow tires .......................................................... 425
Tire chains ......................................................... 425
Rocking the vehicle............................................ 426
8-10. Loading your vehicle ....................................426
Vehicle capacity weight ...................................... 427
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating).............. 428
Roof rails ........................................................... 428
Roof tent............................................................ 429
8-11. Trailer hitch (dealer option) ..........................431
Connecting a trailer............................................ 432
If not towing a trailer .......................................... 434
8-12. Trailer towing .................................................434
Warranties and maintenance .............................. 435
Maximum load limits .......................................... 435
Trailer Hitches.................................................... 438
When you do not tow a trailer ............................ 439
Connecting a trailer............................................ 439
Trailer towing tips .............................................. 440

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