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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Cargo area cover
The Subaru Ascent cargo area cover is designed to shield stored items from direct
sunlight and provide additional privacy. It can also be removed easily when transporting
larger cargo.
Using the cover
To extend the cargo cover in the Subaru Ascent, pull it outward from its housing
and se ...
Jump starting
WARNING
Battery fluid contains highly corrosive SULFURIC ACID.
Avoid any contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or painted surfaces of your
Subaru Ascent, as it can cause severe injury and damage.
If battery fluid comes into contact with your body, immediately rinse
the affected area thoro ...
Replacing bulbs
WARNING
Bulbs may become very hot while
illuminated. Before replacing bulbs,
turn off the lights and wait until the
bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is
a risk of sustaining a burn injury.
CAUTION
Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage.
Using a bulb of differe ...
