Driving Tips - Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 2022 Owner's Manual

8-1. New vehicle break-in driving - the first
1,000 miles (1,600 km) .................................. 358
8-2. Fuel economy hints ........................................ 358
8-3. Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ....... 358
8-4. Catalytic converter ......................................... 359
8-5. Periodic inspections....................................... 360
8-6. Driving in foreign countries........................... 360
8-7. Driving tips for AWD models ......................... 360
8-8. On-road and off-road driving......................... 362
Before driving..................................................... 362
During driving .................................................... 363
After driving ....................................................... 363
8-9. Winter driving ................................................. 364
Operation during cold weather............................ 364
Driving on snowy and icy roads.......................... 365
Corrosion protection........................................... 366
Snow tires ......................................................... 366
Tire chains ......................................................... 367
Rocking the vehicle............................................ 367
8-10. Loading your vehicle ....................................367
Vehicle capacity weight ...................................... 368
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating).............. 369
Roof rail............................................................. 369
Roof tent............................................................ 370
8-11. Trailer hitch ....................................................372
Connecting a SUBARU genuine trailer hitch ....... 373
If not towing a trailer .......................................... 374
8-12. Trailer towing .................................................375
Warranties and maintenance .............................. 375
Maximum load limits .......................................... 375
Connecting a trailer............................................ 378
Trailer towing tips .............................................. 379

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