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
CLUTCH SYSTEM > Clutch Pipe and HoseINSTALLATIONInstall in the reverse order of removal.NOTE:Bleed air from brake fluid. Clutch Fluid Air Bleeding">Tightening torque:T1: 15 N·m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb)T2: 18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)T3: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb ...
Parking on a grade
Always block the wheels under both
vehicle and trailer when parking. Apply
the parking brake firmly. You should not
park on a hill or slope. If parking on a hill or
slope cannot be avoided, you should take
the following steps:
1. Apply the brakes and hold the pedal
down.
2. Have someone pl ...
Tire labeling
The tires installed on your Subaru Ascent feature a variety of markings on the
sidewall, including tire size, Tire Identification Number (TIN), and other important
specifications. These markings provide valuable technical information that helps
you better understand tire performance, compatibi ...
