Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Driving tips
- New vehicle break-in driving - the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
- Fuel economy hints
- Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
- Catalytic converter
- Periodic inspections
- Driving in foreign countries
- Driving tips for AWD models
- Off road driving
- Winter driving
- Loading your vehicle
- Vehicle capacity weight
- GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
- Roof rail
- Trailer hitch (dealer option)
- Trailer towing
Handling of radar sensors
Radar sensors
The radar sensors, one on each side of
the vehicle, are mounted inside the rear
bumper.
CAUTION
To ensure correct operation of the
BSD/RCTA, observe the following
precauti ...
New vehicle break-in driving - the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
The performance and long life of your
vehicle are dependent on how you handle
and care for your vehicle while it is new.
Follow these instructions during the first
1,000 miles (1,600 km):
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Other materials:
Towing with all wheels on the ground
1. Release the parking brake and put the
transmission in the "N" position.
2. The ignition switch should be in the
"ON" position while the vehicle is being
towed.
3. Take up slack in the towline slowly to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
WARNING
Never turn the ignition switch to
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Preparation tool
WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM > General DescriptionPREPARATION TOOL1. GENERAL TOOLTOOL NAMEREMARKSAir pressure gaugeUsed for measuring tire air pressure.Dial gaugeUsed for measuring wheel runout.Wheel balancerUsed for adjusting wheel balance.Circuit testerUsed for measuring resistance, voltage and curren ...
Adjustment
WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS > Rear Wiper ArmADJUSTMENT1. Operate the rear wiper once.2. Align the blade assembly - rear wipe with the marking on the glass.3. If the wiper blade is not aligned with the point mark, perform the removal of the rear wiper to align with the marking. Rear Wiper Arm > R ...
