Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Continuously variable transmission features
The continuously variable transmission is electronically controlled and provides an infinite number of forward speeds and 1 reverse speed. It also has a manual mode.
NOTE
- When the engine coolant temperature is still low, the transmission will upshift or downshift at higher engine speeds than when the coolant temperature is sufficiently high in order to shorten the warm-up time and improve driveability. The gearshift timing will automatically shift to the normal timing after the engine has warmed up.
- Immediately after transmission fluid is replaced, you may feel that the transmission operation is somewhat unusual. This results from invalidation of data which the on-board computer has collected and stored in memory to allow the transmission to shift at the most appropriate times for the current condition of your vehicle. Optimized shifting will be restored as the vehicle continues to be driven for a while.
- When driving a CVT model under
continuous heavy load conditions such
as when towing a camper or climbing a
long, steep hill, the engine speed or the
vehicle speed may automatically be
reduced. This is not a malfunction. This
phenomenon results from the engine
control function maintaining the cooling
performance of the vehicle. The
engine and vehicle speed will return to
a normal speed when the engine is able
to maintain the optimum cooling performance
after the heavy load decreases.
Driving under a heavy load must be performed with extreme care.
Do not try to pass a vehicle in front when driving on an uphill slope while towing.
- The continuously variable transmission is a chain type system that provides superior transmission efficiency for maximum fuel economy. At times, depending on varying driving conditions, a chain operating sound may be heard that is characteristic of this type of system.
Continuously variable transmission
WARNING
Do not shift from the "P" or "N"
position into the "D" or "R" position
while depressing the accelerator
pedal. This may cause the vehicle
to jump forward or backward.
CAUTION
Observe th ...
Select lever
Select lever positions
Select lever button
With the brake pedal depressed,
shift
while pressing the select lever button in.
Shift while pressing the select
lever
button in.
Shif ...
Other materials:
Installation
FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS)(H4DO) > Knock SensorINSTALLATION1. Install the knock sensor to the cylinder block.NOTE:The knock sensor should be installed so that the center of the connector is positioned at a 76.5 — 91.5° angle relative to the front of engine.Tightening torque:24 N&m ...
Clock
In the Subaru Ascent, vehicles equipped with a genuine SUBARU navigation and/or
audio system allow the clock to be configured either automatically or manually,
depending on driver preference and system capabilities.
Setting the clock manually
1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" p ...
Inspection
CLUTCH SYSTEM > Clutch PedalINSPECTIONMove the clutch pedal pads in the lateral direction with a force of approximately 10 N (1 kgf, 2 lbf) to check that the clutch pedal deflection is within the service limit. If it exceeds the service limit, replace with new bushings.Deflection of the clutch pe ...
