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:
Fuel economy hints
The following suggestions will help to save
fuel.
Select the proper gear position for the
speed and road conditions.
Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration.
Always accelerate gently until you
reach the desired speed. Then try to
maintain that speed for as long as
possible.
Do ...
Removal
LIGHTING SYSTEM > Front Fog Light BulbREMOVAL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the screw and clips, and turn over the front side of the mud guard - front.3. From the bottom of the bumper face - front, remove the front fog light bulb.CAUTION:Use a dry clean clot ...
Installation
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM > Cowl PanelINSTALLATIONCAUTION:Before installing the windshield glass and cowl panel, make sure there are no gravel in the installing area.1. Install the cowl panel assembly.CAUTION:If the cowl panel assembly cannot be installed properly, do not hit or set it forcibly. The ...
