Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Before starting out on a trip
- Check the towing regulations for trailer or caravan vehicles that vary by state/ region. Failure to comply with the procedures set forth will not only compromise your safety, but will also negate your insurance coverage and/or may violate the state road and traffic acts and regulations.
- Check that the vehicle and vehicle-tohitch mounting are in good condition. If any problems are apparent, do not tow the trailer.
- Check that the vehicle rests horizontally with the trailer attached. If the vehicle is tipped sharply up at the front and down at the rear, check the total trailer weight, GVW, GAWs and tongue load again, then confirm that the load and its distribution are acceptable.
- Check that the tire rating and pressures are correct.
- Check that the vehicle and trailer are connected properly. Confirm that:
the trailer tongue is connected properly to the hitch ball.
the trailer lights connector is connected properly and trailer's brake lights illuminate when the vehicle's brake pedal is pressed, and that the trailer's turn signal lights flash when the vehicle's turn signal lever is operated.
the safety chains are connected properly.
all cargo in the trailer is secured safely in position.
the side mirrors provide a good rearward field of view without a significant blind spot.
- Sufficient time should be taken to learn the "feel" of the vehicle/trailer combination before starting out on a trip. In an area free of traffic, practice turning, stopping and backing up.
Trailer towing tips
CAUTION
For models equipped with the
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) and
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
driving support systems, when
towing a trailer, press the BSD/
RCTA OFF switch to deac ...
Driving with a trailer
You should allow for considerably more
stopping distance when towing a trailer.
Avoid sudden braking because it may
result in skidding or jackknifing and loss of
control.
Avoid abrupt s ...
Other materials:
Symbols in wiring diagrams
WIRING SYSTEM > Basic Diagnostic ProcedureSYMBOLS IN WIRING DIAGRAMSA number of symbols are used in each wiring diagram to easily identify parts or circuits.1. RELAYA symbol used to indicate a relay.2. CONNECTOR 1The sketch of the connector indicates the one-pole types.3. WIRING CONNECTIONSome wi ...
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system
To stop the alarm
Do any of the following operations
Press any button on the access key/
remote transmitter.
Turn the ignition switch to the "ON"
position (models without "keyless access
with push-button start system").
Turn the push-button ignition to the
"ACC" position (models wit ...
Tires
WARNING
Never tow a trailer when the temporary
spare tire is used. The temporary
spare tire is not designed to
sustain the towing load. Use of the
temporary spare tire when towing
can result in failure of the spare tire
and/or less stability of the vehicle.
Make sure that all the tires on yo ...