Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Trailer safety chains
WARNING
Always use safety chains between your vehicle and the trailer. Towing trailer without safety chains could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to coupling damage or hitch ball damage.
In case the trailer hitch connector or hitch ball should break or become disconnected, the trailer could get loose and create a traffic safety hazard.
For safety, always connect the towing vehicle and trailer with trailer safety chains. Two chains should be used in total, one to the right side and the other to the left side trailer tongue. Pass the chains crossing each other under the trailer tongue to prevent the trailer from dropping onto the ground in case the trailer tongue should disconnect from the hitch ball.
Allow sufficient slack in the chains taking tight turn situations into account; however, be careful not to let them drag on the ground.
Trailer brakes
WARNING
Adequate size trailer brakes are
required when the trailer and its
cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg)
total weight.
Do not directly connect your
trailer's hydraulic brake system
t ...
Side mirrors
After hitching a trailer to your vehicle,
check that the standard side mirrors
provide a good rearward field of view
without significant blind spots. If significant
blind spots occur with the ...
Other materials:
Fuel octane rating
Using a gasoline with a lower octane
rating can cause persistent and heavy
knocking, which can damage the engine.
Do not be concerned if your vehicle
sometimes knocks lightly when you drive
up a hill or when you accelerate. Contact
your SUBARU dealer if you use a fuel with
the specified oct ...
Removal
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) > Rear ABS Wheel Speed SensorREMOVAL1. 5 DOOR MODEL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.2. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.3. Remove the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.CAUTION:• Be careful not to damage the sensor.• Do not apply ...
Inspection
MECHANICAL(H4DO) > Cam CarrierINSPECTION1. Visually check the cam carrier filter, and if clogging is found, replace with a new part.2. Check the camshaft journals for damage and wear. Replace the camshaft if faulty.3. Check the cam face condition of camshaft, and remove the minor faults by grindi ...
