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:
Inspection
LIGHTING SYSTEM > Spot Map LightINSPECTION1. SPOT MAP LIGHT BULB1. Visually check the bulb for blow out.2. Check the bulb specification. General Description > SPECIFICATION">3. Replace the bulb if it is found defective.2. SPOT MAP LIGHT SWITCH1. Check the resistance between switch ter ...
Dtc p1494 coil 2 egr "a" control circuit low
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)(H4DO) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)DTC P1494 COIL 2 EGR "A" CONTROL CIRCUIT LOWNOTE:For the diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC P1498. Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) > DTC P1498 COIL 4 EGR "A" CONTROL ...
Spark plugs
It may be difficult to replace the spark
plugs. It is recommended that you have
the spark plugs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer.
The spark plugs should be replaced
according to the maintenance schedule
in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet".
CAUTION
Make sure the cables are replaced in
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