Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Using a flat-bed truck
This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Use the following procedures to ensure safe transportation.
1. Shift the select lever into the "P" position for CVT models. Shift the shift lever into the "1st" position for MT models.
2. Pull up the parking brake lever firmly.
3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier properly with safety chains. Each safety chain should be equally tightened and care must be taken not to pull the chains so tightly that the suspension bottoms out.
CAUTION
If your vehicle has a front underspoiler and rear underspoiler (both optional), be careful not to scrape them when placing the vehicle on the carrier and when removing the vehicle from the carrier.
Rear tie-down holes
Rear tie-down hole
The rear tie-down holes are located near
each of the jack-up reinforcements.
There is a plug in each rear tie-down hole.
To use the rear tie-down holes, remove
the ...
Towing with all wheels on the ground
1. Release the parking brake and put the
transmission in the "N" position.
2. The ignition switch should be in the
"ON" position while the vehicle is being
towed.
3. Take up slack in the ...
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Activation of malfunction indicator light
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)(H4DO) > Malfunction Indicator LightACTIVATION OF MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT1. When the ignition switch is turned to ON (engine OFF), the malfunction indicator light (A) in the combination meter illuminates.NOTE:If the malfunction indicator light does not illuminate, perform ...
Inspection
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > Control PanelINSPECTION1. CHECK ILLUMINATION1. Check the illumination operation when battery voltage is applied between the terminals of control panel.• Manual A/C modelTerminal No.Inspection conditionsSpecificationConnection diagram14 (+) — 12 ( ...
Locking and unlocking by holding the access key fob
In the Subaru Ascent, when you carry the access key fob within the effective
operating range, you can conveniently lock or unlock the doors, rear gate, and fuel
filler lid simply by touching the door handle, without removing the key from your
pocket or bag.
NOTE
The Subaru Ascent also allows ...
