Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Operation during cold weather

Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual / Driving tips / Winter driving / Operation during cold weather

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 ...

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Parking brake stroke
Check the parking brake stroke according to the maintenance schedule in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". When the parking brake is properly adjusted, braking power is fully applied by pulling the lever up 7 to 8 notches gently but firmly (approximately 45 lbf [200 N, 20.4 kgf]). ...

Removal
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM > Cowl PanelREMOVAL1. Open the front hood.2. Remove the arm assembly - windshield wiper. Front Wiper Arm > REMOVAL">3. Remove the cowl panel - side.(1) Remove the clips.(2) Release the claws, and then remove the cowl panel - side.CAUTION:Pulling with excessive f ...

Installation
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Front AxleINSTALLATION1. Install the front drive shaft assembly.CAUTION:• Do not hammer the drive shaft assembly when installing.• Use new axle nuts.(1) Insert the drive shaft assembly into the hub spline, and pull it into the specified position.(2) Tighten the ax ...