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:
Engine oil
CAUTION
If the oil level gauge in your Subaru Ascent does not slide out easily,
gently rotate it left and right before pulling. Applying excessive force may
lead to sudden release and possible injury.
Always use engine oil that meets the recommended grade and viscosity
specified for t ...
Installation
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Transmission Control Module (TCM)INSTALLATION1. Install the bracket to the TCM.2. Install the TCM to the bracket.Tightening torque:7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)3. Install the TCM.Tightening torque:7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)4. Install ...
Removal
REAR SUSPENSION > Rear Lateral LinkREMOVAL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.3. Remove the sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler, left side only)CAUTION:Do not apply impact ...
