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:
Vehicle capacity weight
Vehicle placard
The cargo capacity of the Subaru Ascent is determined by weight rather than available
space. The maximum permissible load is indicated on the vehicle placard located
on the driver’s side door pillar.
This value includes the combined weight of the driver, passengers, c ...
Current date and time setting
1. Perform the preparation steps according
to "Preparation for date setting" 3-
56.
2. Operate the "
" or "
" switch to
select the "Time/Date" item. Then push
the
button.
3. Select the item to set by operating the
"
" or "
" switch. Then push the
button.
...
Clutch fluid air bleeding Procedure
CLUTCH SYSTEM > Clutch Fluid Air BleedingPROCEDURECAUTION:Be careful not to spill the brake fluid. Brake fluid spilled on the vehicle body will harm the paint surface; wash it off with water and wipe clean quickly if spilled.NOTE:Bleed air from the oil line with help of a co-worker.1. Remove the ...
