Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Parking on a grade
Always block the wheels under both vehicle and trailer when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly. You should not park on a hill or slope. If parking on a hill or slope cannot be avoided, you should take the following steps: 1. Apply the brakes and hold the pedal down.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel blocks are in place, release the regular brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load.
4. Apply the regular brakes and then apply the parking brake; slowly release the regular brakes.
5. Shift into 1st or reverse gear (MT models) or "P" position (CVT models) and shut off the engine.
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 brak ...
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Key lock-in prevention function
The Subaru Ascent is equipped with a key lock-in prevention system designed to
prevent accidental locking of the keys inside the vehicle.
Under the following conditions, the Subaru Ascent doors will not lock when the
door lock switch is pressed while a front door remains open:
The key is st ...
Preparation tool
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM > General DescriptionPREPARATION TOOLTOOL NAMEREMARKSClip removerUsed for removing trim.• KTC AP201-10A• KTC AP201-N• KTC AP203-10A• KTC AP20L-10BOr equivalent.Clip clamp pliersUsed for removal of various clips and clamps.• KTC CCP-190Or equiva ...
Cleaning aluminum wheels
Promptly wipe the aluminum wheels
clean of any kind of grime or agent. If dirt
is left on too long, it may be difficult to
clean off.
Do not use soap containing grit to
clean the wheels. Be sure to use a neutral
cleaning agent, and later rinse thoroughly
with water. Do not clean the ...
