Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: When checking or servicing in the engine compartment
CAUTION
- Do not contact the drive belt
cover while checking the components
in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause your hand to slip off the cover and result in an unexpected injury.
- Do not touch the oil filter until the engine has cooled down
completely.
Doing so may result in a burn or other injury. Note that the oil filter becomes very hot when the engine is running and remains hot for some time after the engine has stopped.
When checking or servicing in the engine compartment while the engine is running
WARNING
A running engine can be dangerous.
Keep your fingers, hands, clothing, hair and tools away from the cooling fan, drive belt and any other moving engine parts. Removing rings, watches and ties is advisable.
Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment
WARNING
Always stop the engine and apply
the parking brake firmly to prevent
the vehicle from moving.
Always let the engine cool down.
Engine parts become very hot
when the engine is running a ...
Engine hood
CAUTION
When you open the engine hood,
do not stand the wiper blades up.
Furthermore, while the hood is
open, do not operate the windshield
wipers. Doing so could
result in damage to t ...
Other materials:
Preparation tool
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Inspection
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Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed and intended to
be used primarily as a passenger-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional
loads on your vehicle's engine, drivetrain,
brakes, tires and suspension and has an
adverse effect on fuel economy.
If you do decide to tow a trailer, your safety
and ...