Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Side mirrors
After hitching a trailer to your vehicle, check that the standard side mirrors provide a good rearward field of view without significant blind spots. If significant blind spots occur with the vehicle's standard side mirrors, use towing mirrors that conform with Federal, state/province and/ or other applicable regulations.
Trailer safety chains
WARNING
Always use safety chains between
your vehicle and the trailer. Towing
trailer without safety chains could
create a traffic safety hazard if the
trailer separates from the hitch due
to co ...
Trailer lights
CAUTION
Direct splicing or other improper
connection of trailer lights may
damage your vehicle's electrical
system and cause a malfunction of
your vehicle's lighting system.
Connection of traile ...
Other materials:
Note
LIGHTING SYSTEM > Back-up Light SystemNOTEFor operation procedures of each component of the back-up light system, refer to the respective section.• Rear combination light assembly: Rear Combination Light Assembly">• Back-up light bulb: Back-up Light Bulb"> ...
Parking on a grade
Always block the wheels under both
vehicle and trailer when parking. Apply
the parking brake firmly. You should not
park on a hill or slope. If parking on a hill or
slope cannot be avoided, you should take
the following steps:
1. Apply the brakes and hold the pedal
down.
2. Have someone pl ...
General diagnostic table Inspection
DIFFERENTIALS > General Diagnostic TableINSPECTIONSymptom or troublePossible causeRemedy1. Oil leakage(1) Worn, scratched, or incorrectly seated front or side oil seal. Scored, battered or excessively worn sliding surface of companion flange.Repair or replace.(2) Clogged or damaged air breather c ...