Driving Tips - Subaru 2012 Forester Owner's Manual

New vehicle break-in driving - the first
1,000 miles (1,600 km) .....................................
Fuel economy hints ............................................
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)............
Catalytic converter ..............................................
Periodic inspections ...........................................
Driving in foreign countries ...............................
Driving tips for AWD models..............................
On-road and off-road driving..............................
Winter driving ......................................................
Operation during cold weather.............................
Driving on snowy and icy roads .........................
Corrosion protection ..........................................
Snow tires .........................................................
Tire chains .........................................................
Rocking the vehicle............................................
Loading your vehicle.........................................
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Vehicle capacity weight......................................
8-2 GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ........................
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Roof rails (if equipped) ......................................
8-3
Roof molding and crossbar (if equipped) ............
8-4
Trailer hitch (dealer option)...............................
8-4
Connecting a trailer ...........................................
8-5
When you do not tow a trailer ............................
8-6
Trailer towing .....................................................
8-8
Warranties and maintenance ..............................
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Maximum load limits ..........................................
8-10
Trailer hitches....................................................
8-11
Connecting a trailer ...........................................
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Trailer towing tips ..............................................
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