Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Fuel economy hints
The following suggestions will help to save fuel.
- Select the proper gear position for the speed and road conditions.
- Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration.
Always accelerate gently until you reach the desired speed. Then try to maintain that speed for as long as possible.
- Do not pump the accelerator and avoid racing the engine.
- Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
- Keep the engine properly tuned.
- Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure shown on the tire placard, which is located under the door latch on the driver's side. Low pressure will increase tire wear and fuel consumption.
- Use the air conditioner only when necessary.
- Keep the front and rear wheels in proper alignment.
- Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage or cargo.
New vehicle break-in driving - the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
The performance and long life of your
vehicle are dependent on how you handle
and care for your vehicle while it is new.
Follow these instructions during the first
1,000 miles (1,600 km):
Do ...
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
Never inhale engine exhaust gas.
Engine exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide, a colorless
and odorless gas which is dangerous,
or even lethal, if inhaled.
Always properly maint ...
Other materials:
Adjustment
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > Electric Power Steering GearboxADJUSTMENT1. GEARBOX BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT1. Remove the steering gearbox assembly. Electric Power Steering Gearbox > REMOVAL">2. Loosen the lock nut and adjusting screw.3. Apply a coat of grease to the sliding surfa ...
Removal
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear Hub Unit BearingREMOVAL1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.2. Remove the axle nut.CAUTION:Do not loosen the axle nut while the rear axle is loaded. Doing so may damage the hub unit bearing.(1) Lift the crimped section of axle nut.(2) Remove the axle n ...
To help prevent corrosion
Wash the vehicle regularly to prevent
corrosion of the body and suspension
components. Also, wash the vehicle
promptly after driving on any of the
following surfaces.
roads that have been salted to prevent
them from freezing in winter
mud, sand, or gravel
coastal roads
After the win ...
