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:

Installation
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear Drive ShaftINSTALLATION1. Replace the rear differential side oil seal. Rear Differential Side Oil Seal > REPLACEMENT">NOTE:After pulling out the drive shaft assembly, be sure to replace with a new oil seal.2. Insert the drive shaft assembly into the rear hub ...

Installation
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Security Control ModuleINSTALLATIONCAUTION:• When the control module related to immobilizer has been replaced, be sure to perform the registration of immobilizer system. For detailed operation procedure, refer to “Type B” described in “REGISTRATION MAN ...

Manual seat
Forward and backward adjustment In the Subaru Ascent, adjusting the seat forward or backward is simple and designed for precision. Lift the adjustment lever upward and smoothly slide the seat to your preferred position. Once positioned, release the lever and gently move the seat back and ...