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:
Electrical specification
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Control Module I/O SignalELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION1. KEYLESS ACCESS CMTerminal No.Terminal symbolContent(B572) No. 2+B+B(B572) No. 3INDSStart switch indicator (green) output(B572) No. 5N-SWNeutral switch input(B572) No. 7STSWSTSW output( ...
Removal
SECURITY AND LOCKS > ReceiverREMOVALNOTE:Except for model with keyless entry1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the trim panel - rear apron LH. Rear Quarter Trim > REMOVAL">3. Remove the receiver assembly.(1) Disconnect the connector.(2) Remove the bo ...
Installation
LUBRICATION(H4DO) > Engine Oil FilterINSTALLATION1. OIL FILTERCAUTION:Do not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.1. Clean the oil filter installation surface.2. Obtain a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of engine oil to the seal rubber.3. Install the oil filter by turning it by hand, being c ...
