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 ...
Other materials:
Removal
LIGHTING SYSTEM > Luggage Room LightREMOVAL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the light assembly - luggage room.CAUTION:When using a flat tip screwdriver, apply protective tape or cloth and be careful not to cause damage.(1) Release the claws and remove the main ...
Brake fluid
Checking the fluid level
WARNING
Prevent brake fluid from coming into contact with your eyes when servicing
your Subaru Ascent, as it can cause serious irritation or injury. If exposure
occurs, rinse immediately with clean water and seek medical attention if necessary.
Wearing protecti ...
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system
The EBD system maximizes the effectiveness
of the brakes by allowing the rear
brakes to supply a greater proportion of
the braking force. It functions by adjusting
the distribution of braking force to the rear
wheels in accordance with the vehicle's
loading condition and speed.
The EBD syst ...
