Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Rear gate - if the rear gate cannot be opened
In the event that you cannot open the rear gate by operating the rear gate opener button, you can open it from inside the cargo area.
1. Remove the access cover at the bottom-center of the rear gate trim using a flat-head screwdriver wrapped with vinyl tape or a cloth.
2. Locate the rear gate open lever behind the rear gate trim panel.
CAUTION
Never operate the rear gate open lever with fingers because doing so may cause an injury. Always use a flat-head screwdriver or a similar tool.
3. To open the rear gate, turn the lever to the right position using a flat-head screwdriver or a similar tool.
Starting engine
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the select lever into the "P"
position.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Hold the access key with the buttons
facing you, and touch the push-button
ign ...
If your vehicle is involved in an accident
CAUTION
If your vehicle is involved in an
accident, be sure to inspect the
ground under the vehicle before
restarting the engine. If you find that
fuel has leaked on the ground, do
not try to re ...
Other materials:
To hook the top tether
CAUTION
Except for the center seating
position, remove the head restraint
when mounting a child
restraint system. Otherwise, it
might be possible that the top
tether cannot be fastened tightly.
For the center seating position,
raise the center head restraint to
the extended posit ...
Assembly
FRONT SUSPENSION > Front StrutASSEMBLY1. Before assembly, check each part. Front Strut > INSPECTION">2. Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring - front.CAUTION:When installing the coil spring compressor to the coil spring, follow the operation manual accompanied with ...
Maximum load limits
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum load
limits explained in the following.
Exceeding the maximum load limits
could cause personal injury and/or
vehicle damage.
CAUTION
Adequate size trailer brakes are
required when the trailer and its
cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg)
total weight.
B ...