Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Off road driving
WARNING
- Always maintain a safe driving speed according to the road and weather conditions in order to avoid having an accident on a sharp turn, during sudden braking or under other similar conditions.
- Always use the utmost care in driving - overconfidence because you are driving an All- Wheel Drive model could easily lead to a serious accident.
CAUTION
Frequent driving of an AWD model under hard-driving conditions such as rough roads or off roads will necessitate more frequent replacement of the following items than that specified in the maintenance schedule described in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet".
- Engine oil
- Brake fluid
- Manual transmission oil (MT models)
- Continuously variable transmission fluid (CVT models)
- Front differential gear oil (CVT models)
Remember that damage done to your SUBARU while operating it off-road and not using common sense precautions such as those listed here is not eligible for warranty coverage.
Because of the AWD feature and higher ground clearance, you can drive your SUBARU on ordinary roads or off-road.
But please keep in mind that an AWD SUBARU is a passenger car and is neither a conventional off-road vehicle nor an all-terrain vehicle. If you do take your SUBARU off-road, certain common sense precautions such as those in the following list should be taken.
Driving tips for AWD models
WARNING
Always maintain a safe driving
speed according to the road and
weather conditions in order to
avoid having an accident on a
sharp turn, during sudden braking
or under other simil ...
Before driving
Make certain that you and all of your
passengers are wearing seatbelts.
Carry some emergency equipment,
such as a towing rope or chain, a shovel,
wheel blocks, first aid kit and cell phone ...
Other materials:
Removal
SEAT BELT SYSTEM > Front Seat BeltREMOVAL1. SEAT BELT OUTER - FRONTCAUTION:• Before handling the airbag system components, refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM”. General Description > CAUTION">• Airbag system sat ...
Interruption screen
Warning information (display example)
Useful messages, such as reminder information,
vehicle information, warning
information, etc. may interrupt the current
screen and appear on the display accompanied
by a beep. Take proper action
according to the message.
The warning screen will retu ...
Alternate operation method for models with "keyless access with push-button
start system"
Access key fob
In the Subaru Ascent, the access key fob can also function as a remote engine
start transmitter, allowing convenient control of the engine from outside the vehicle.
By using the lock button in a specific sequence, the engine can be started or stopped
remotely.
Before start ...
