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
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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:
Engine oil
For the checking, adding and replacing procedure or other details, refer to
"Engine oil" F11-8.
NOTE
The procedure for changing the engine oil and oil filter should be
performed by a properly-trained expert. It is recommended
that you have this service performed by your SUBARU dealer.
Approv ...
Headlights (models with HID headlights)
WARNING
High-intensity-discharge (HID) bulbs
are used for the low beams of the
headlights. These HID bulbs use an
extremely high voltage. To avoid the
risk of an electric shock that could
result in serious injury, observe the
following precautions.
Do not replace any headlight
bulbs (bo ...
Reset to factory default settings
1. Perform the preparation steps according
to "Preparation for initialization"
2. Operate the " " or "
" switch to
select the "Reset to Defaults" item. Then
push the button.
3. The system will prompt a Yes/No
dialogue ("No" is selected first). To return
to the factory d ...
