Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Towing
If towing is necessary, it is best done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service. Observe the following procedures for safety.
WARNING
Never tow AWD models with the front wheels raised off the ground while the rear wheels are on the ground, or with the rear wheels raised off the ground while the front wheels are on the ground. This will cause the vehicle to spin away due to the operation or deterioration of the center differential.
Engine overheating
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap until the engine has been
shut off and has fully cooled down.
When the engine is hot, the coolant
is under pressure. Removing the
cap while the ...
Towing hooks and tie-down hooks/holes
The towing hooks should be used only in
an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle
from mud, sand or snow).
CAUTION
Use only the specified towing
hooks and tie-down hooks/holes.
Never us ...
Other materials:
Replacement
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Differential Side Retainer Oil SealREPLACEMENTCAUTION:• Immediately after the vehicle has been running or after idling for a long time, the differential gear oil will be hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.• Be careful not to spill the diff ...
Operation
Driver's side
Passenger's side
SRS AIRBAGs deploy as soon as a collision occurs.
After deployment, SRS AIRBAGs start to deflate immediately so that the
driver's vision is not
obstructed.
The SRS airbags can function only when
the ignition switch is in the "ON" position.
Th ...
Removal
AIRBAG SYSTEM > Front Door Impact SensorREMOVALCAUTION:Before handling the airbag system components, refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM”. General Description > CAUTION">1. Operate the power window switch to close the front ...
