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
FRONT SUSPENSION > Front CrossmemberINSTALLATION1. Check the crossmember for damage or cracks, and correct or replace if defective.2. Install the universal joint assembly - steering. Universal Joint > INSTALLATION">3. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.CAUTION:• U ...
Dtc p2420 evap system switching valve control circuit high
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)(H4DO) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)DTC P2420 EVAP SYSTEM SWITCHING VALVE CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGHDTC detecting condition:Immediately at fault recognitionCAUTION:After servicing or replacing faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode Clear Memory Mode > ...
Radiator cap Inspection
COOLING(H4DO) > Radiator CapINSPECTION1. Check that the radiator cap does not have deformation, cracks or damage.2. Attach the radiator cap tester to radiator cap.3. Increase pressure until the radiator cap tester gauge needle stops. Radiator cap is functioning properly if it holds the service li ...
