Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Using the jack
1. Park on a hard, level surface, whenever possible, then stop the engine.
2. Apply the parking brake securely and shift the shift lever in reverse (MT models) or the select lever to the "P" (Park) position (CVT models).
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher and unload all occupants and luggage from the vehicle.
4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire diagonally opposite the tire that you are going to replace.
5. Take out the jack and jack handle.
Jack-up points
6. Place the jack under the side sill at the front or rear jack-up point closest to the tire that you are going to replace.
Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack head engages firmly into the jack-up point.
7. Insert the jack handle into the jackscrew, and turn the handle until the tire clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle higher than necessary.
Tool locations
Jack handle
Tool bucket
Spare tire
Wheel nut wrench
Screwdriver
Jack
Towing hook (eye bolt)
A jack handle is stored under the floor of
the cargo area. A jack and a towin ...
Flat tires
If you have a flat tire while driving, never
brake suddenly; keep driving straight
ahead while gradually reducing speed.
Then slowly pull off the road to a safe
place. ...
Other materials:
Air cleaner element
WARNING
Do not operate the engine with the
air cleaner element removed. The air
cleaner element not only filters
intake air but also stops flames if
the engine backfires. If the air
cleaner element is not installed
when the engine backfires, you
could be burned.
CAUTION
When replacing the ...
Stall test Inspection
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Stall TestINSPECTIONCAUTION:Make sure no other person is around the vehicle during stall test measurement.NOTE:Stall test is extremely important in diagnosing the condition of CVT and engine. The test is necessary to measure the engine stall speeds in & ...
Adjustment
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(5MT) > Reverse Check SleeveADJUSTMENT1. NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENT1. Shift the gear into 3rd gear position.2. Because of the return spring, until the arm contacts the stopper the shifter arm will feel lighter moving towards 1st/2nd gear and heavier towards th ...