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
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Inspection
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(5MT) > Reverse Idler GearINSPECTION1. Move the reverse shifter rod toward the reverse side. Check the clearance between the reverse idler gear and the transmission case wall surface.If the value is out of specification, select the appropriate reverse shifter l ...
Wheel alignment Inspection
REAR SUSPENSION > Wheel AlignmentINSPECTIONNOTE:Measure and adjust the front and rear wheel alignment at a time. Refer to “Wheel Alignment” in “FRONT SUSPENSION” section for measurement or adjustment of wheel alignment.• Inspection: Wheel Alignment > INSPECTION&q ...
Storage compartment
CAUTION
Always keep all storage compartments in the Subaru Ascent closed while
driving to reduce the risk of injury during sudden braking or collisions.
Do not store flammable, pressurized, or corrosive materials such as aerosol
cans or chemical containers in any storage compartment.
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