Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Precautions against vehicle modification
Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts to your vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the seatbelt pretensioners.
- Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the front end.
- Modification of the suspension system or front end structure.
- Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the vehicle placard attached to the driver's door pillar or specified for individual vehicle models in this Owner's Manual.
System servicing
WARNING
When discarding a seatbelt retractor
assembly or scrapping
the entire vehicle damaged by a
collision, consult your SUBARU
dealer.
Tampering with or disconnecting
the system's w ...
Child restraint systems
Infants and small children should always
be placed in an infant or child restraint
system in the rear seat while riding in the
vehicle. You should use an infant or child
restraint system that ...
Other materials:
Caution
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO > General DescriptionCAUTION• Before disassembling or reassembling parts, always disconnect the battery ground cable from battery. When replacing the audio, control module and other parts provided with memory functions, record the memory contents before disconnec ...
Safety tips for installing child restraint systems
WARNING
Child restraint systems and seatbelts in the Subaru Ascent can become
extremely hot when the vehicle is exposed to sunlight.
Always check the temperature of the restraint system before placing a
child in it to prevent burns.
Never use a seatbelt extender when installing a ...
Note
LIGHTING SYSTEM > Headlight SystemNOTEFor operation procedures of each component of the headlight system, refer to the respective section.• Headlight Assembly: Headlight Assembly">• Headlight bulb: Headlight Bulb">• Combination switch (light): Combination Swit ...
