Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Before driving your vehicle
Before entering the vehicle, remove any snow or ice from your shoes because that could make the pedals slippery and driving dangerous.
While warming up the vehicle before driving, check that the accelerator pedal, brake pedal, and all other controls operate smoothly.
Clear away ice and snow that has accumulated under the fenders to avoid making steering difficult. During severe winter driving, stop when and where it is safe to do so and check under the fenders periodically.
Maintenance
Carry some emergency equipment, such
as a window scraper, a bag of sand,
flares, a small shovel and jumper cables.
Check the battery and cables. Cold
temperatures reduce battery capacity.
The ...
Parking in cold weather
WARNING
Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep
snow clear of the exhaust pipe and
from around your vehicle if you park
the vehicle in snow with the engine
running.
CAUTI ...
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Inspection
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Inhibitor SwitchINSPECTIONWhen the driving condition or starter motor operation is improper, first check the shift linkage for improper operation. If the shift linkage is functioning properly, check the inhibitor switch.1. Remove the clip (A) from the a ...
Installation
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF) > SunshadeINSTALLATIONCAUTION:For installation of the stereo camera cover assembly, refer to “INSTALLATION”, “Stereo Camera” in the “EyeSight” section and observe the precautions for installation. Stereo Camera > INST ...
To arm the system using power door locking switches
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition
switch (models without "keyless access
with push-button start system")/turn the
push-button ignition switch to the "OFF"
position (models with "keyless access with
push-button start system").
3. Open the doors and get out of the
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