Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Battery
WARNING
- Before beginning work on or near
any battery, be sure to extinguish
all cigarettes, matches, and lighters.
Never expose a battery to an open flame or electric sparks.
Batteries give off a gas which is highly flammable and explosive.
- For safety, in case an explosion does occur, wear eye protection or shield your eyes when working near any battery. Never lean over a battery.
- Do not let battery fluid contact
eyes, skin, fabrics, or paint because
battery fluid is a corrosive
acid. If battery fluid gets on your
skin or in your eyes, immediately
flush the area with water thoroughly.
Seek medical help immediately if acid has entered the eyes.
If battery fluid is accidentally swallowed, immediately drink a large amount of milk or water, and seek medical attention immediately.
- To lessen the risk of sparks,remove rings, metal watchbands, and other metal jewelry. Never allow metal tools to contact the positive battery terminal and anything connected to it WHILE you are at the same time in contact with any other metallic portion of the vehicle because a short circuit will result.
- Keep everyone including children away from the battery.
- Charge the battery in a wellventilated area.
- Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Batteries also contain
other chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer.
Wash hands after handling.
- Cap
- Upper level
- Lower level
It is unnecessary to periodically check the battery fluid level or periodically refill with distilled water.
However, if the battery fluid level is below the lower level, remove the cap. Fill to the upper level with distilled water.
CAUTION
Never use more than 10 amperes when charging the battery because it will shorten battery life.
Rear window wiper blade rubber
1. Pull out the end of the blade rubber
assembly to unlock it from the plastic
support.
2. Pull the blade rubber assembly out of
the plastic support.
1) Metal spines
3. If the new bl ...
Fuses
CAUTION
Never replace a fuse with one having
a higher rating or with material
other than a fuse because serious
damage or a fire could result.
The fuses are designed to melt during an
overload t ...
Other materials:
License plate light
1. The license plate light must be pushed
inwards, then pulled out to be removed.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull out the socket.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb socket and the
license plate light cover. ...
Ignition switch (models without "keyless access with push-button start
system")
WARNING
Never turn the ignition switch to
the "LOCK" position while the
vehicle is being driven or towed
because that will lock the steering
wheel, preventing steering
control. And when the engine is
turned off, it takes a much greater
effort than usual to steer.
Before leaving t ...
Folding down the rear seatback
WARNING
When you fold down the seatback,
check that there are no
passengers or objects on the
rear seat. Not doing so creates
a risk of injury or property damage
if the seatback suddenly
folds down.
Never allow passengers to ride
on the folded rear seatback or in
the cargo area ...
