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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Maximum load limits
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum load
limits explained in the following.
Exceeding the maximum load limits
could cause personal injury and/or
vehicle damage.
CAUTION
Adequate size trailer brakes are
required when the trailer and its
cargo exceed 1,000 lbs (453 kg)
total weight.
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Hazard warning flasher setting
1. Perform the preparation steps according
to "Preparation for car settings"
2. Operate the " " or "
" switch to
select the "Hazard Warning Flasher" item.Then push the button.
3. The current setting will be displayed.
Push the button to enter the
selection
mode.
4. Select "O ...
Shift lock function
The shift lock mechanism in the Subaru Ascent is designed to enhance safety by
preventing unintended or incorrect operation of the select lever. This system ensures
that gear changes occur only under appropriate conditions.
In the Subaru Ascent, the select lever can only be operated when the ...
