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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New vehicle break-in driving - the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
The performance and long life of your
vehicle are dependent on how you handle
and care for your vehicle while it is new.
Follow these instructions during the first
1,000 miles (1,600 km):
Do not race the engine. And do not
allow engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm
except in an emergency
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Assembly
CLUTCH SYSTEM > Clutch PedalASSEMBLY1. Install the stopper and pedal pad to the clutch pedal.2. Install the clutch switch to the pedal bracket.3. Clean the pedal bushing holes of the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, apply grease, and install the pedal bushings.4. Install the clutch pedal, brake ...
If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency
When an unexpected situation occurs and you must stop your Subaru Ascent, always
activate the hazard warning flashers to clearly alert other road users, regardless
of whether it is day or night.
Whenever possible, avoid stopping directly on the roadway. Instead, carefully
maneuver your Su ...
