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:
Adjustment
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Transmission CaseADJUSTMENTNOTE:When replacing the transmission case with a new part, perform the following check and adjustment for the selection.• Select the transfer driven gear shim. Transfer Clutch > ADJUSTMENT">• Select the ...
Removal
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS > Front HoodREMOVAL1. FRONT HOOD PANELCAUTION:The hood COMPL - front is heavy. When removing or installing the hinge COMPL - front hood, be sure to work in a group of two or more.1. Open the hood COMPL - front.2. Remove the clips, and remove the insulator - front hood.3. Remo ...
Towing hooks and tie-down hooks/holes
The towing hooks should be used only in
an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle
from mud, sand or snow).
CAUTION
Use only the specified towing
hooks and tie-down hooks/holes.
Never use suspension parts or
other parts of the body for towing
or tie-down purposes.
To prevent defo ...
