Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed and intended to be used primarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional loads on your vehicle's engine, drivetrain, brakes, tires and suspension and has an adverse effect on fuel economy.
If you do decide to tow a trailer, your safety and satisfaction depend upon proper use of correct equipment and cautious operation of your vehicle. Seek the advice of your SUBARU dealer to assist you in purchasing a hitch and other necessary towing equipment appropriate for your vehicle. Do not use towing equipment other than genuine SUBARU towing equipment. In addition, be sure to follow the instructions for proper installation and use provided by the trailer or caravan's manufacturer.
SUBARU assumes no responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage that result from trailer towing equipment, or from any errors or omissions in the instructions accompanying such equipment or for your failure to follow the proper instructions.
Regularly check that the hitch mounting bolts and nuts are tightened securely.
If not towing a trailer
Remove the ball mount from the hitch
receiver tube and insert the receiver cover
onto the hitch receiver tube.
Place the dust cap over the four-pin
connector of the hitch wire harness to
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Warranties and maintenance
SUBARU warranties do not apply to
vehicle damage or malfunction caused
by trailer towing. If you use your vehicle to
tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance
will be required due to the additional ...
Other materials:
Inspection
BRAKE > Brake BoosterINSPECTION1. OPERATION CHECK WHEN NOT USING MEASURING DEVICESCAUTION:When checking operation, be sure to apply the parking brake securely.When an operation check is performed with no measuring devices, a faulty part cannot be identified correctly. But it is possible to identi ...
Screen Settings
After entering the "Screen Settings" menu,
select one of the following menus.
Welcome Good-bye Screen
The welcome screen/good-bye screens
can be activated or deactivated. Select
"On" to activate the screens. Select "Off"
to deactivate the screens.
Gauge Initial Movement
The movement of the m ...
Removal
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS > Front Sealing CoverREMOVAL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOTE">2. Remove the trim panel - front door. Door Trim > REMOVAL">3. Remove the sealing cover - front door.CAUTION:• Caref ...
