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 ...
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Basic diagnostic procedure Procedure
BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Basic Diagnostic ProcedurePROCEDURECAUTION:• Subaru Select Monitor is required for reading DTC, performing diagnosis and reading current data.• Remove foreign matter (dust, water, oil, etc.) from the body integrated unit connector during removal and ...
Caution
BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > General DescriptionCAUTION1. SRS AIRBAG SYSTEMAirbag system wiring harness is routed near the body integrated unit and body control circuits.CAUTION:• Do not use the electrical test equipment on all airbag system wiring harnesses and connectors.• Be ...
Installation
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Transmission CaseINSTALLATION1. Clean the mating surface of transmission case and converter case.2. Select the reduction gear shim. Reduction Drive Gear > ADJUSTMENT">3. Remove the transmission case, and install the selected reduction gear s ...
