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
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(5MT) > Drive Pinion Shaft AssemblyDISASSEMBLYNOTE:Attach a cloth to the end of driven shaft (on the frictional side of the thrust needle bearing) to prevent damage during disassembly or reassembly.1. Flatten the tab of the lock nut. Remove the lock nut with ST ...
Safety tips for installing child restraint systems
WARNING
Child restraint systems and seatbelts in the Subaru Ascent can become
extremely hot when the vehicle is exposed to sunlight.
Always check the temperature of the restraint system before placing a
child in it to prevent burns.
Never use a seatbelt extender when installing a ...
General diagnostic table Inspection
CONTROL SYSTEMS > General Diagnostic TableINSPECTIONSymptomsPossible causeCorrective actionSelect leverStarter does not run.Adjust the select cable and inhibitor switch, or inspect the circuit.Back-up light does not illuminate.Adjust the select cable and inhibitor switch, or inspect the circuit.A ...
