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 ...
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Inspection
FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS)(H4DO) > Engine Oil Temperature SensorINSPECTION1. Check that the engine oil temperature sensor has no deformation, cracks or other damages.2. Immerse the engine oil temperature sensor and a thermometer in water.CAUTION:Take care not to allow water to get into the eng ...
Inspection
GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS > Rear Window Defogger SystemINSPECTION1. CHECK SYSTEMSymptomsInspection orderRear window defogger does not operate.(1) Check the fuse.(2) Check the rear defogger relay.(3) Check the rear window defogger switch.(4) Check the heat wire.(5) Check the wiring harness.(6) Check b ...
Windshield wipers
Mist (for a single wipe)
Off
Intermitten
Low speed
High speed
To turn the wipers on, push the wiper
control lever down.
To turn the wipers off, return the lever to
the " " position.
For a single wipe of the wipers, push the
lever up. The wipers operate until you
release the lever. ...
