Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Driving tips
- Always apply the foot or parking brake when the vehicle is stopped in the "D" or "R" position.
- Make sure to apply the parking brake when parking your vehicle. Do not hold the vehicle with only the mechanical friction of the transmission.
- Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary position on an uphill grade by using the "D" position. Use the brake instead.
- The engine may, on rare occasions,
knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates
or rapidly pulls away from a standstill.
This phenomenon does not indicate a malfunction.
Shift lock release using the shift lock release button
Perform the following procedure to release
the shift lock.
1. Apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition switch to the "LOCK"/"OFF" position.
2. Wrap the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
w ...
Power steering
Power steering warning light
Type A
Type B
Power steering system features
The vehicle is equipped with an electric
power steering system. When the ignition
switch is turned to the "ON" posit ...
Other materials:
Removal
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(5MT) > Drive Pinion Shaft AssemblyREMOVAL1. Remove the manual transmission assembly from the vehicle. Manual Transmission Assembly > REMOVAL">2. Remove the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. Transfer Case and Extension Case A ...
Installation
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Forward Clutch AssemblyINSTALLATION1. Install the thrust bearing to the converter case.NOTE:Face the temper color surface to the converter case side.2. Install the seal ring to the input shaft.NOTE:• Use new seal rings.• When installing the ...
Installation
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Reduction Drive GearINSTALLATION1. Install the reduction drive gear to secondary pulley.2. Select the reduction drive gear shim. Reduction Drive Gear > ADJUSTMENT">3. Install the dish plates, spring retainers, and selected reduction drive ge ...