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:
Disassembly
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Transfer ClutchDISASSEMBLY1. Remove the snap ring, and then remove the pressure plate, drive plate and driven plate.(A)Snap ring2. Compress the return spring using the ST to remove the snap ring.ST 18762AA001COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL(A)Snap ring(B)Tran ...
Adjustment
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(5MT) > Front Differential AssemblyADJUSTMENT1. DIFFERENTIAL BEVEL PINION GEAR BACKLASH1. Disassemble the front differential assembly. Front Differential Assembly > DISASSEMBLY">2. Select the adjusting washer from the table and install.Adjusting was ...
Aluminum wheels
Aluminum wheels can be scratched and
damaged easily. Handle them carefully to
maintain their appearance, performance,
and safety.
When any of the wheels are removed
and replaced for tire rotation or to change
a flat tire, always check the tightness of
the wheel nuts after driving approx ...
