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:
Screen OFF setting
1. Perform the preparation steps according
to "Preparation for image quality and
volume settings"
2. Operate the "
" or "
" switch to
select the "Screen Off" item. Then push
the
button.
3. Push the
button once more.
4. The screen is turned off.
Restoring the s ...
Operation
HI - Rapid heating
LO - Normal heating
Off
Left-hand side
Right-hand side
To turn on the seat heater, push the "LO"
or "HI" position on the switch, as desired,
depending on the temperature.
Selecting the "HI" position will cause the
seat to heat up quicker.
To turn off ...
Top tether anchorages
Your vehicle is equipped with three top
tether anchorages so that a child restraint
system having a top tether can be
installed in the rear seat. When installing
a child restraint system using top tether,
proceed as follows, while observing the
instructions by the child restraint system
manuf ...