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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After driving
Always check your brakes for effectiveness
immediately after driving in sand,
mud or water. Do this by driving slowly
and stepping on the brake pedal. Repeat
that process several times to dry out the
brake discs and brake pads.
After driving through tall grass, mud,
rocks, sand, riv ...
Removal
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM > Front BumperREMOVAL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the bumper face - front.(1) Remove the screw and clips, and turn over the mud guard - front.(2) Disconnect the connectors of the left and right fog light assembly - front. (Model with ...
Inspection
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Relay and FuseINSPECTION1. CHECK FUSE1. Remove the fuse and inspect visually.2. If the fuse is blown out, replace the fuse.NOTE:If the fuse is blown again, check the system wiring harness.2. CHECK RELAY1. Check the resistance between relay terminals.Terminal No.Inspection con ...
