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Driving tips

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

All AWD models except OUTBACK SPORT and

vehicles with 17 inch tires ................................... 8-6

OUTBACK SPORT .................................................. 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 ................................................ 8-12

Loading your vehicle ......................................... 8-12

Vehicle capacity weight ......................................... 8-13

GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ........................... 8-14

Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) ..................... 8-14

Trailer hitch (if equipped) .................................. 8-17

Connecting a trailer ................................................ 8-17

When you do not tow a trailer ............................... 8-19

Trailer towing ...................................................... 8-19

Warranties and maintenance ................................. 8-19

Maximum load limits .............................................. 8-20

Trailer hitches ......................................................... 8-23

Connecting a trailer ................................................ 8-24

Trailer towing tips ................................................... 8-25

Subaru 2006 Impreza User Manual

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