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):
Do ...
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 ...
Battery drainage prevention function
If a door or the rear gate is not completely
closed, the interior lights will remain
illuminated as a result. However, several
lights are automatically turned off by the
battery drainage prevention function to
prevent the battery from discharging. The
following interior lights are affected by ...
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 ...
