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:
Removal
MECHANICAL(H4DO) > Rocker CoverREMOVAL1. ROCKER COVER RHNOTE:When replacing a single part, perform the work with the engine assembly installed to body.1. When working on the vehicleNOTE:When working on the vehicle, perform the following steps also.(1) Remove the air cleaner case. Air Cleaner Cas ...
Removal
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Oil Pump ChainREMOVAL1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Automatic Transmission Assembly > REMOVAL">2. Remove the torque converter assembly. Torque Converter Assembly > REMOVAL">3. Remove the oil pump chain, oil ...
Caution
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > General DescriptionCAUTION• When performing any work, always wear work clothes, a work cap and protective shoes. Additionally, wear a helmet, protective goggles, etc. if necessary.• Remove contamination including dirt and corrosion before removal, installation, di ...
