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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Towing
If towing your Subaru Ascent becomes necessary, it is strongly recommended to rely on an authorized SUBARU dealer or a professional towing service. Always follow the correct procedures to ensure safety and prevent drivetrain damage. WARNING Never tow AWD versions of the Subaru Ascent with ...

Installation
INTAKE (INDUCTION)(H4DO) > Air Cleaner CaseINSTALLATION1. Install the bolt (A) and nut (B) which secure the air cleaner case (front) to the body.Tightening torque:Bolt (A)6 N·m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 ft-lb)Nut (B)7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)2. Install the air cleaner case (rear) and air ...

All-Wheel Drive warning light (CVT models)
This light blinks if the vehicle is driven with tires of differing diameters fitted on the wheels or with an excessively low air pressure in any of the tires. WARNING If the AWD warning light flashes, promptly park in a safe location then check whether all four tires are the same diamete ...