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:
Adjustment
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Drive Pinion Shaft AssemblyADJUSTMENT1. Remove the liquid gasket from the mating surface completely.2. Using the ST, install the drive pinion retainer to converter case.ST 18270KA020SOCKET (E20)NOTE:Do not confuse the three different-length bolts whe ...
Removal
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM > Center ConsoleREMOVAL1. Remove the center grille assembly. Air Vent Grille > REMOVAL">2. Remove the audio assembly or navigation assembly. Audio > REMOVAL"> ...
Adjustment
FRONT SUSPENSION > Wheel AlignmentADJUSTMENTCAUTION:When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform the adjustment of the VDC. VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U) > ADJUSTMENT">1. FRONT CAMBER1. Adjust the camber angle to the following value.Tire sizeCamb ...
