Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Driving on grades
- Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift into lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the engine braking effect and prevent overheating of your vehicle's brakes. Do not make sudden downshifts.
- When driving uphill in hot weather, the air conditioner may turn off automatically to protect the engine from overheating.
- When driving uphill in hot weather, pay attention to the following indicators because the engine and transmission are relatively prone to overheating.
Coolant temperature high warning
light
AT OIL TEMP warning light
(CVT models)
If the coolant temperature high warning light and/or the AT OILTEMP warning light illuminates, immediately turn off the air conditioner and stop the vehicle in the nearest safe location. For further instructions and additional information, refer to the following sections.
- "If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency" F9-2
- "Engine overheating" F9-12
- "Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant temperature high warning light" F3-17
"AT OIL TEMP warning light (CVT models)" F3-19
- For CVT models, avoid using the accelerator pedal to stay stationary on an uphill slope instead of using the parking brake or foot brake. That may cause the transmission fluid to overheat.
Driving with a trailer
You should allow for considerably more
stopping distance when towing a trailer.
Avoid sudden braking because it may
result in skidding or jackknifing and loss of
control.
Avoid abrupt s ...
Parking on a grade
Always block the wheels under both
vehicle and trailer when parking. Apply
the parking brake firmly. You should not
park on a hill or slope. If parking on a hill or
slope cannot be avoided, you sh ...
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Ignition switch (models without "keyless access with push-button start system")
WARNING
Never rotate the ignition switch of your Subaru Ascent to the "LOCK"
position while the vehicle is in motion or being towed, as this will lock the
steering wheel and result in complete loss of steering control. Additionally,
once the engine is turned off, significantly ...
Inspection
ENTERTAINMENT > Data Communication ModuleINSPECTION1. BACKUP BATTERY1. Measure the voltage between connector terminals.Preparation tool:Circuit testerTerminal No.Standard1 (+) — 2 (−)2 V or more2. Replace the backup battery if the inspection result is not within the standard value. ...
Washing
CAUTION
When washing your Subaru Ascent, be aware that the braking system may
become wet. This can temporarily increase stopping distance. To restore normal
braking performance, drive at a safe speed and gently apply the brakes to generate
heat and dry the components.
Avoid washing th ...
