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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Caution
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)(H4DO) > General DescriptionCAUTION1. Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the ECM, main relay and fuel pump relay.CAUTION:• Do not use electrical test equipment on the airbag system circuits.• Be careful not to damage the airbag system wiring harness when s ...

How to subscribe to SiriusXM Satellite Radio
To listen to a satellite radio broadcast in the vehicle, a subscription to the SiriusXM Satellite Radio service is necessary. A SiriusXM Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts provided under a separate subscription. How to subscribe It is necessary to enter in ...

Installation
COOLING(H4DO) > ThermostatINSTALLATION1. ENGINE SIDE1. Install a gasket to thermostat.NOTE:Use a new gasket.2. Install the thermostat and thermostat cover.Tightening torque:6.4 N·m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)(A)Thermostat cover(B)Gasket(C)Thermostat3. Connect the radiator outlet hose to thermos ...