Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Reporting safety defects (U.S.A.)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Subaru of America, Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Subaru of America, Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153).; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building, Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety.
Supplement
Declaration of conformity with FCC rules
Electrostatic sensor for occupant detection system
Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire's resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions
on a s ...
Other materials:
Using the jack
1. Park on a hard, level surface, whenever
possible, then stop the engine.
2. Apply the parking brake securely and
shift the shift lever in reverse (MT models)
or the select lever to the "P" (Park)
position (CVT models).
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher
and unload all occupants and l ...
Driving tips
Do not drive with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to
hold your vehicle at a standstill on an
upgrade. Either of those actions may
cause clutch damage.
Do not drive with your hand resting on the
shift lever. This may cause wear on the
transmission components.
...
Safety tips for installing child restraint systems
WARNING
Child restraint systems and seatbelts in the Subaru Ascent can become
extremely hot when the vehicle is exposed to sunlight.
Always check the temperature of the restraint system before placing a
child in it to prevent burns.
Never use a seatbelt extender when installing a ...
