Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Precautions against vehicle modification

Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual / Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags / Front seatbelt pretensioners / 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:

Inspection
EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES)(H4DO) > PCV ValveINSPECTION1. PCV VALVE1. Check that the PCV valve has no deformation, cracks or other damages.2. Check that air is discharged from (B) when air is blown into (A).3. Check that air does not come out from (B) when air is blown into ( ...

Procedure
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)(H4DO) > Malfunction Indicator LightPROCEDURE1. Activation of malfunction indicator light Malfunction Indicator Light > ACTIVATION OF MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT">↓2. Malfunction indicator light does not come on Malfunction Indicator Light > MALFUNCTION IN ...

Shock sensors (dealer option)
The shock sensors trigger the alarm system when they sense impacts applied to the vehicle and when any of their electric wires are cut. The alarm system causes the horn to sound and the hazard warning flashers to flash for a short time when the sensed impact is weak, but it warns of a strong ...