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 ...

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Selection of manual mode
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Assembly
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Audio set
Your vehicle may be equipped with one of the following audio sets. Refer to the pages indicated in this section for operating details. CAUTION Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing a citizen band radio or other transmitting device in your vehicle. Such devices may caus ...