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.
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 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:
Double trip meter
Type A
Trip knob
Type B
Trip knob (U.S.-spec. models)
Trip knob (except U.S.-spec. models)
This meter displays the two trip meters
when the ignition switch is in the "ON"
position.
The trip meter shows the distance that the
vehicle has been driven since you last set
it to ...
Disassembly
EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES)(H4DO) > Drain SeparatorDISASSEMBLY1. Disconnect the drain tube (A) from the leak check valve assembly.NOTE:Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.2. Lift up the claw (B) of the drain separator and slide the drain separator in the dir ...
Where to place a child restraint system
The following are SUBARU's recommendations
on where to place a child restraint
system in your vehicle.
A: Front passenger's seat
You should not install a child restraint
system (including a booster seat) due to
the hazard to children posed by the
passenger's airbag.
B: Rear seat, window- ...
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