Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Rocking the vehicle
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, depress the accelerator pedal slightly and move the shift lever/select lever back and forth between "1"/"D" and "R" repeatedly. Do not race the engine. For the best possible traction, avoid spinning the wheels when trying to free the vehicle.
When the road surface is extremely slippery, you can obtain better traction by starting the vehicle with the transmission in 2nd than 1st (both for MT and CVT models).
If your vehicle is a CVT model, for information about holding the transmission in the 2nd position, refer to "Selection of manual mode" F7-26.
Tire chains
CAUTION
Tire chains cannot be used on your
vehicle because of the lack of
clearance between the tires and
vehicle body.
NOTE
When tire chains cannot be used, use
of another type of traction dev ...
Loading your vehicle
WARNING
Never allow passengers to ride
on a folded rear seatback or in
the cargo area. Doing so may
result in serious injury.
Never stack luggage or other
cargo higher than the top of th ...
Other materials:
Installation
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Automatic Transmission AssemblyINSTALLATION1. Attach the ST to converter case.ST 498277200STOPPER SET2. When completely overhauling the transmission, refill CVTF through the transmission right side plug. Preparation for Overhaul">3. Replace ...
Operation
AUTO HEADLIGHT BEAM LEVELER SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Subaru Select MonitorOPERATION• For detailed operation procedures, refer to “Application help”.• If the auto headlight beam leveler CM can not communicate with Subaru Select Monitor, perform “COMMUNICATION FOR INITIA ...
Keyless access with push-button start system
The Subaru Ascent may also be equipped with an advanced keyless access system
featuring push-button start, enhancing both convenience and security.
Access key fob (main)
Access key fob (sub)
Key number plate
The Subaru Ascent keyless access system enables the following functions whe ...
