Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Trailer towing tips
CAUTION
- For models equipped with the BSD (Blind Spot Detection) and RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) driving support systems, when towing a trailer, press the BSD/ RCTA OFF switch to deactivate the system. The system may not operate properly due to the blocked radar waves. For details about the BSD/RCTA OFF switch, refer to "BSD/RCTA OFF switch" F7-55.
- Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer in hilly country on hot days.
- When towing a trailer, steering, stability, stopping distance and braking performance will be different when compared to normal operation. For safety's sake, you should employ extra caution when towing a trailer and you should never drive at excessive speeds. You should also keep the following tips in mind:
- When parking on a steep slope with a trailer attached to your vehicle, the braking power of the parking brake may not be sufficient since stronger braking power is needed.
Tires
WARNING
Never tow a trailer when the temporary
spare tire is used. The temporary
spare tire is not designed to
sustain the towing load. Use of the
temporary spare tire when towing
can result in ...
Before starting out on a trip
Check the towing regulations for trailer
or caravan vehicles that vary by state/
region. Failure to comply with the procedures
set forth will not only compromise
your safety, but will also ...
Other materials:
Self-check screen
When the ignition switch is turned to the
"ON" position, the vehicle self-check will
be performed. The screens corresponding
to the following items will appear one after
another for several seconds each.
Engine oil: Checks the interval of engine
oil replacement.
Oil filter: Checks th ...
Electrical specification
Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert (DIAGNOSTICS) > Control Module I/O SignalELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION1. RADAR SENSORTerminal No.ContentMeasuring conditionStandardRadar sensor LH (master)Radar sensor RH (slave)1 ←> Chassis groundPrivate CAN HPrivate CAN HAlways1 M? or more2 &larr ...
Installation
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) > VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U)INSTALLATION1. MODELS WITHOUT EyeSightCAUTION:• When installing the VDCCM&H/U to the bracket - hydraulic unit, make sure that there is no oil adhered to the bolts and the threads of VDCCM&H ...