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:
Installation
FRONT SUSPENSION > Front ArmINSTALLATION1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.• Check the front arm assembly for damage or cracks, and replace if defective.• Visually check the bushing for abnormal cracks, fatigue or damage.&bul ...
Inspection
MECHANICAL(H4DO) > Cylinder HeadINSPECTION1. CYLINDER HEAD1. Visually inspect to make sure that there are no cracks, scratches or other damage.2. Use liquid penetrant tester on the important sections to check for fissures.3. Check that there are no marks of gas leaking or water leaking on gasket ...
Inspection
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) > Yaw Rate and G SensorINSPECTION1. YAW RATE & LONGITUDINAL G AND LATERAL G SENSOR SIGNALSTEPCHECKYESNO1.CHECK YAW RATE & G SENSOR.1) Check the installation condition of the VDC control module & hydraulic control module (VDCCM&H/U).2) Using the Subar ...
