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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Read diagnostic trouble code (dtc) Operation
OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)OPERATIONRead out DTCs stored in the airbag system and the occupant detection system.1. AIRBAG SYSTEM1. On «Start» display, select «Diagnosis».2. On «Vehicle selection» display, input the target vehicle information ...

Inspection
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Forward Clutch AssemblyINSPECTION• Check the forward clutch drum, internal gear, sun gear and forward clutch piston lip for wear or damage.• Inspect the drive plate facing for wear and damage.• Check the driven plate for discoloration ...

Oil pressure warning light
If this light illuminates when the engine is running, it may indicate that the engine oil pressure is low and the lubricating system is not working properly. If the light illuminates while driving or does not turn off after the engine starts, stop the engine at the first safe opportunity ...