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:
Screen OFF setting
1. Perform the preparation steps according
to "Preparation for image quality and
volume settings"
2. Operate the "
" or "
" switch to
select the "Screen Off" item. Then push
the
button.
3. Push the
button once more.
4. The screen is turned off.
Restoring the s ...
Keys
NOTE
For models with "keyless access with
push-button start system", refer to
"Keyless access with push-button start
system" 2-9.
Master key
Submaster key
Sub key
Key number plate
Three types of keys are provided for your
vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not attach a large key holder or
...
Removal
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) > VDC OFF SwitchREMOVAL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver OUT. Instrument Panel Lower Cover > REMOVAL">3. Remove the screws and release the claws, then detach the cover.4 ...
