Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Driving tips
- Always apply the foot or parking brake when the vehicle is stopped in the "D" or "R" position.
- Make sure to apply the parking brake when parking your vehicle. Do not hold the vehicle with only the mechanical friction of the transmission.
- Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary position on an uphill grade by using the "D" position. Use the brake instead.
- The engine may, on rare occasions,
knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates
or rapidly pulls away from a standstill.
This phenomenon does not indicate a malfunction.
Shift lock release using the shift lock release button
Perform the following procedure to release
the shift lock.
1. Apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition switch to the "LOCK"/"OFF" position.
2. Wrap the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
w ...
Power steering
Power steering warning light
Type A
Type B
Power steering system features
The vehicle is equipped with an electric
power steering system. When the ignition
switch is turned to the "ON" posit ...
Other materials:
Trailer hitch (dealer option)
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum
weight specified for the trailer
hitch. Exceeding the maximum
weight could cause an accident
resulting in serious personal injuries.
Permissible trailer weight
changes depending on the situation.
For possible recommendations
and limitations, r ...
Dtc c1321 fl hold valve
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)DTC C1321 FL HOLD VALVENOTE:For the diagnostic procedure, refer to “DTC C1362 NORMAL CLOSING VALVE 2”. Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) > DTC C1362 NORMAL C ...
Manual transmission
The manual transmission is a fully synchromeshed,
5-forward-speed and 1-reverse-
speed transmission.
The shift pattern is shown on the shift
lever knob. When shifting from 5th gear to
reverse gear, first return the shift lever to
the neutral position then shift into reverse
gear.
To ...
