Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Using the jack

1. Park on a hard, level surface, whenever possible, then stop the engine.

2. Apply the parking brake securely and shift the shift lever in reverse (MT models) or the select lever to the "P" (Park) position (CVT models).

3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher and unload all occupants and luggage from the vehicle.

4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire diagonally opposite the tire that you are going to replace.

5. Take out the jack and jack handle.

Jack-up points

6. Place the jack under the side sill at the front or rear jack-up point closest to the tire that you are going to replace.

Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack head engages firmly into the jack-up point.

7. Insert the jack handle into the jackscrew, and turn the handle until the tire clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle higher than necessary.