Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed and intended to be used primarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer puts additional loads on your vehicle's engine, drivetrain, brakes, tires and suspension and has an adverse effect on fuel economy.
If you do decide to tow a trailer, your safety and satisfaction depend upon proper use of correct equipment and cautious operation of your vehicle. Seek the advice of your SUBARU dealer to assist you in purchasing a hitch and other necessary towing equipment appropriate for your vehicle. Do not use towing equipment other than genuine SUBARU towing equipment. In addition, be sure to follow the instructions for proper installation and use provided by the trailer or caravan's manufacturer.
SUBARU assumes no responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage that result from trailer towing equipment, or from any errors or omissions in the instructions accompanying such equipment or for your failure to follow the proper instructions.
Regularly check that the hitch mounting bolts and nuts are tightened securely.
If not towing a trailer
Remove the ball mount from the hitch
receiver tube and insert the receiver cover
onto the hitch receiver tube.
Place the dust cap over the four-pin
connector of the hitch wire harness to
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Warranties and maintenance
SUBARU warranties do not apply to
vehicle damage or malfunction caused
by trailer towing. If you use your vehicle to
tow a trailer, more frequent maintenance
will be required due to the additional ...
Other materials:
Removal
LIGHTING SYSTEM > Rear Combination Light AssemblyREMOVAL1. CROSSTREK MODEL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the light assembly - rear combination.CAUTION:Be careful not to damage the clips.(1) Release the bolts and clips, then pull out the light assembly - rear ...
Dtc b28b9 eyesight steering switch 2
EyeSight (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)DTC B28B9 EyeSight STEERING SWITCH 2Detected when steering switch for EyeSight is not installed, is open-circuited or is stuck to ON.Refer to DTC B28B8 for diagnostic procedure. Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic T ...
Removal
MECHANICAL(H4DO) > Cylinder BlockREMOVAL1. Remove the engine from the vehicle. Engine Assembly > REMOVAL">2. Remove the intake manifold. Intake Manifold > REMOVAL">3. Remove the engine wiring harness. Engine Wiring Harness > REMOVAL">4. Remove the tumble genera ...
