Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Precautions against vehicle modification
Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts to your vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the seatbelt pretensioners.
- Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the front end.
- Modification of the suspension system or front end structure.
- Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the vehicle placard attached to the driver's door pillar or specified for individual vehicle models in this Owner's Manual.
System servicing
WARNING
When discarding a seatbelt retractor
assembly or scrapping
the entire vehicle damaged by a
collision, consult your SUBARU
dealer.
Tampering with or disconnecting
the system's w ...
Child restraint systems
Infants and small children should always
be placed in an infant or child restraint
system in the rear seat while riding in the
vehicle. You should use an infant or child
restraint system that ...
Other materials:
Disposal
REAR SUSPENSION > Rear Shock AbsorberDISPOSALCAUTION:• Before discarding the strut COMPL and the shock absorber COMPL, be sure to wear goggles to protect eyes from gas, oil and cutting powder.• Do not disassemble the strut COMPL and the shock absorber COMPL or throw them into flames.& ...
Inspection
MECHANICAL(H4DO) > Cam ClearanceINSPECTION1. WHEN TIMING CHAIN ASSEMBLY IS NOT REMOVEDCAUTION:When working on the vehicle, if engine oil is spilt onto the exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emission of smoke or causing a fire.NOTE:• Inspection of cam clearance should be performed ...
Service mode (models without "keyless access with push-button start system")
In service mode, the remote engine start
function is temporarily disabled to prevent
the system from unexpectedly starting the
engine while being serviced.
To engage or disengage service mode:
1. Enter the vehicle and close all vehicle
doors and the rear gate.
2. Verify that the select le ...