Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Towing hooks and tie-down hooks/holes
The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle from mud, sand or snow).
CAUTION
- Use only the specified towing
hooks and tie-down hooks/holes.
Never use suspension parts or other parts of the body for towing or tie-down purposes.
- To prevent deformation to the front bumper and the towing hook, do not apply excessive lateral load to the towing hooks.
Towing
If towing is necessary, it is best done by
your SUBARU dealer or a commercial
towing service. Observe the following
procedures for safety.
WARNING
Never tow AWD models with the
front wheels ra ...
Front towing hook
1. Take the towing hook and screwdriver
out of the tool bucket. Take the jack
handle out of the cargo area.
2. Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will ...
Other materials:
Removal
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS > Rear Sealing CoverREMOVAL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the trim panel - rear door. Door Trim > REMOVAL">3. Remove the sealing cover - rear door.CAUTION:• Carefully remove the butyl tape. Excessive force will easily b ...
How to read wiring diagrams
WIRING SYSTEM > Basic Diagnostic ProcedureHOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMS1. WIRING DIAGRAMThe wiring diagram of each system is illustrated so that you can understand the path through which the electric current flows from the battery.Sketches and codes are used in the diagrams. They should read as fol ...
Precautions against vehicle modification
Always consult your SUBARU dealer if
you want to install any accessory parts to
your vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not perform any of the following
modifications. Such modifications
can interfere with proper operation
of the seatbelt pretensioners.
Attachment of any equipment
(bush bar, winches, ...
