Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Before driving

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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 ...

Other materials:

Assembly
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Front Drive ShaftASSEMBLY1. Roll up a thick piece of paper to a size where the shaft can pass through, and affix with tape to form a cylinder.2. Attach a new O-ring on this cylinder.CAUTION:• Always use a new O-ring.• Be careful that the O-ring does not become scr ...

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. models)
Low tire pressure warning light (type A) Low tire pressure warning light (type B) The tire pressure monitoring system provides the driver with the warning message indicated by sending a signal from a sensor that is installed in each wheel when tire pressure is severely low. The tire ...

Replacement of wiper blades
Contamination such as grease, wax residues, insects, or road debris on the windshield or wiper blades of your Subaru Ascent can lead to uneven wiping, jerky motion, and visible streaks across the glass. If these issues persist even after using the washer system, thoroughly clean the windshield ...