Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Precautions when working with the parts mounted on the vehicle
WIRING SYSTEM > Working Precautions
PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH THE PARTS MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE
1. When working under a vehicle which is jacked-up, always be sure to use rigid rack.
2. The parking brake must always be applied during working. Also, in automatic transmission vehicles, keep the select lever set to the P (Parking) range.
3. Be sure the workshop is properly ventilated when running the engine. Further, be careful not to touch the belt or fan while the engine is operating.
4. Be careful not to touch hot metal parts, especially the radiator and exhaust system immediately after the engine has been turned off.
Precautions in trouble diagnosis and repair of electric parts
WIRING SYSTEM > Working PrecautionsPRECAUTIONS IN TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF ELECTRIC PARTS1. The battery cable must be disconnected from the battery’s (−) terminal, and the igniti ...
Other materials:
Replacement
DIFFERENTIALS > Rear Differential Side Oil SealREPLACEMENT1. Remove the rear differential. Rear Differential (T-type) > REMOVAL"> Rear Differential (VA-type) > REMOVAL">2. Remove the rear differential side oil seal using a ST or screwdriver wrapped with vinyl tape to preve ...
Meters and gauges
NOTE
Some meters and gauges in the Subaru Ascent instrument cluster utilize liquid
crystal displays. If you are wearing polarized sunglasses, visibility of certain
indicators may be reduced.
Speedometer
The Subaru Ascent speedometer provides a clear and precise display of the vehicle’s
cu ...
Temporary spare tire
WARNING
Never tow a trailer when the
temporary spare tire is used.
The temporary spare tire is not
designed to sustain the towing
load. Use of the temporary spare
tire when towing can result in
failure of the spare tire and/or
less stability of the vehicle and
may lead to an ac ...
