Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Refueling in cold weather
To help prevent moisture from forming in the fuel system and the risk of its freezing, use of an antifreeze additive in the fuel tank is recommended during cold weather.
Use only additives that are specifically designed for this purpose. When an antifreeze additive is used, its effect lasts longer if the tank is refilled whenever the fuel level reaches half empty.
If your SUBARU is not going to be used for an extended period, it is best to have the fuel tank filled to capacity.
Parking in cold weather
WARNING
Snow can trap dangerous exhaust
gases under your vehicle. Keep
snow clear of the exhaust pipe and
from around your vehicle if you park
the vehicle in snow with the engine
running.
CAUTI ...
Driving on snowy and icy roads
To prevent skidding and slipping, avoid
sudden braking, abrupt acceleration, highspeed
driving, and sharp turning when
driving on snowy or icy roads.
Always maintain ample distance between
your ...
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Rear gate - if the rear gate cannot be opened
If the rear gate of your Subaru Ascent cannot be opened using the standard external
button, it is possible to unlock it manually from inside the cargo area as an emergency
measure.
1. Carefully remove the access panel located at the lower center of the rear
gate trim. Use a flat-head scre ...
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system
The EBD system maximizes the effectiveness
of the brakes by allowing the rear
brakes to supply a greater proportion of
the braking force. It functions by adjusting
the distribution of braking force to the rear
wheels in accordance with the vehicle's
loading condition and speed.
The EBD syst ...
Component
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF) > General DescriptionCOMPONENT(1)Lid ASSY - sunroof(6)Deflector ASSY - sunroofTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)(2)Weather strip(7)Rail ASSY - sunroofT1:4.5 (0.46, 3.3)(3)Sunshade ASSY(8)Link - drain sunroofT2:6 (0.61, 4.4)(4)Drain tube - sunroof( ...
