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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Wheel balance
Each wheel was correctly balanced when
your vehicle was new, but the wheels will
become unbalanced as the tires become
worn during use. Wheel imbalance causes
the steering wheel to vibrate slightly at
certain vehicle speeds and detracts from
the vehicle's straight-line stability. It can
also ...
Inspection
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(5MT) > Center DifferentialINSPECTION1. Ball bearingReplace the bearings in the following cases.• In case of broken or rusty bearings• In case of worn or damaged bearings• When the bearings fail to turn smoothly or emit noise in rotation after ...
Coat hook
The Subaru Ascent includes a coat hook integrated into the rear passenger assist
grip, offering a practical place to hang clothing items.
WARNING
Follow these safety guidelines when using the coat hook in the Subaru Ascent.
Do not use rigid or pointed hangers. Always hang garments di ...
