Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Driving on grades

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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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Installation
WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS > Front Wiper Motor and LinkINSTALLATIONCAUTION:• If the cowl panel assembly cannot be installed properly, do not hit or set it forcibly. The claws of the cowl panel or the windshield glass may be damaged.• Before installing the windshield glass and cowl panel ...

Inspection
PARKING BRAKE > Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake)INSPECTION1. Measure the inner diameter of the rear disc rotor. If scoring or worn is found on the disc, replace the rear disc rotor.Disc rotor inner diameter:Specification: 170 mm (6.69 in)Service limit: 171 mm (6.73 in)2. Measure the linin ...

Models without multi function display
NOTE For models with information display (black and white), refer to "Information display" The U.S.-spec models are not equipped with the multi function display. The other models may be equipped with the multi function display or not, depending on the model. Safety precautions WARNING Alw ...