Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Front differential gear oil (CVT models) and rear differential gear oil
It is not necessary to check the gear oil level. Check that there are no cracks, damage or leakage. However, the oil inspection should be performed according to the maintenance schedule in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet".
Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
Recommended grade and viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives. Never use different brands together. For details, refer to "Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil" F12-6.
CAUTION
Using a differential gear oil other than the specified oil may cause a decline in vehicle performance.
Continuously variable transmission fluid
It is not necessary to check the transmission
fluid level. Check that there are no
cracks, damage or leakage. However, the
fluid inspection should be performed
according to the maintenance schedul ...
Brake fluid
Checking the fluid level
WARNING
Never let brake fluid contact your
eyes because brake fluid can be
harmful to your eyes. If brake
fluid gets in your eyes, immediately
flush them thorough ...
Other materials:
Warning chimes and warning indicator of the keyless access with push-button
start system (if equipped)
Access key warning indicator (type A)
Access key warning indicator (type B)
The warning chime and the access key
warning indicator are used for the following
purposes.
Minimizing improper operations when
using the keyless access with push-button
start system
Helping protect you ...
Selecting audible signal operation (models without "keyless access with
push-button start system")
Using an electronic chirp, the system will
give you an audible signal when the doors
lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn
the audible signal off.
Perform the following steps to deactivate
the audible signal. You can also use the
same steps to restore the function.
1. Sit in the drive ...
Inspection
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear Drive ShaftINSPECTIONCheck the removed parts for damage, wear, corrosion etc. Repair or replace if defective.• DOJ (Double Offset Joint):Check for seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and excessive play.• BJ (Bell Joint):Check for seizure, corrosion, damage and e ...
