Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Before driving

Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual / Driving tips / Off road driving / Before driving

Make certain that you and all of your passengers are wearing seatbelts.
Carry some emergency equipment, such as a towing rope or chain, a shovel, wheel blocks, first aid kit and cell phone or citizens band radio.
Secure all cargo carried inside the vehicle and make certain that it is not piled higher than the seatbacks. During sudden stops or jolts, unsecured cargo could be thrown around in the vehicle and cause injury. Do not pile heavy loads on the roof. Those loads raise the vehicle's center of gravity and make it more prone to tip over.
Never equip your vehicle with tires larger than those specified in this manual.

Off road driving

WARNING Always maintain a safe driving speed according to the road and weather conditions in order to avoid having an accident on a sharp turn, during sudden braking or under other simil ...

During driving

General precautions: Drive carefully. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving in dangerous areas or over rough terrain. Slow down and employ extra caution at all times. When driving off-r ...

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Removal
PARKING BRAKE > Parking Brake LeverREMOVALCAUTION:Refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” before handling the airbag system components. General Description > CAUTION">1. Set the wheel stoppers to tires.2. Remove the headrest assembly - front.3. Move the pas ...

If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system
To stop the alarm Do any of the following operations Press any button on the access key/ remote transmitter. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position (models without "keyless access with push-button start system"). Turn the push-button ignition to the "ACC" position (models wit ...

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system
The Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system in the Subaru Ascent enhances braking efficiency by dynamically adjusting the distribution of braking force between the front and rear wheels. This optimization depends on factors such as vehicle load, speed, and driving conditions, ensuring ...