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:
Removal
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > Air Vent GrilleREMOVAL1. CENTER GRILLE ASSEMBLYCAUTION:• Do not put your finger on the fin of the air vent grille. Doing so may damage the fin.• Always pull the center grille assembly toward you slowly. If attempting to remove by turning it u ...
Tire size
Your vehicle comes equipped with
P-Metric tire size. It is important to
understand the sizing system in
selecting the proper tire for your
vehicles. Here is a brief review of
the tire sizing system with a breakdown
of its individual elements.
P Metric
With the P-Metric system, Section
Width ...
Tire inspection
Check on a daily basis that the tires are
free from serious damage, nails, and
stones. At the same time, check the tires
for abnormal wear.
Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately
if you find any problem.
NOTE
When the wheels and tires strike
curbs or are subjected to harsh treatment
as wh ...
