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:
Inspection
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > Mode Door ActuatorINSPECTION1. CHECK LINK1. Visually check the operation range of the link, and remove the foreign material if any.2. Operate the air flow control dial or switch to check that the link operates normally.3. If it does not operate normally ...
Roof antenna (for Rod type)
CAUTION
Be sure to remove the antenna
rod before entering garages,
parking towers and other locations
with low ceilings.
Remove the antenna rod before
washing your car at a car wash. If
the antenna rod is left attached, it
may scratch the roof.
When reinstalling the removed
ant ...
Disassembly
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear AxleDISASSEMBLY1. BUSHING - REAR AXLE HOUSINGDo not remove the bushing - rear axle housing from the rear axle housing, because it cannot be replaced. If removed, replace the rear axle housing.2. REAR BUSHING1. Remove the rear axle housing. Rear Axle > REMOVAL"&g ...
