Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Using a flat-bed truck
This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Use the following procedures to ensure safe transportation.
1. Shift the select lever into the "P" position for CVT models. Shift the shift lever into the "1st" position for MT models.
2. Pull up the parking brake lever firmly.
3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier properly with safety chains. Each safety chain should be equally tightened and care must be taken not to pull the chains so tightly that the suspension bottoms out.
CAUTION
If your vehicle has a front underspoiler and rear underspoiler (both optional), be careful not to scrape them when placing the vehicle on the carrier and when removing the vehicle from the carrier.
Rear tie-down holes
Rear tie-down hole
The rear tie-down holes are located near
each of the jack-up reinforcements.
There is a plug in each rear tie-down hole.
To use the rear tie-down holes, remove
the ...
Towing with all wheels on the ground
1. Release the parking brake and put the
transmission in the "N" position.
2. The ignition switch should be in the
"ON" position while the vehicle is being
towed.
3. Take up slack in the ...
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Operation
Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert (DIAGNOSTICS) > Read Current DataOPERATION1. On «Start» display, select «Diagnosis».2. On «Vehicle selection» display, input the target vehicle information and select «Confirmed».3. On «Main Menu» display, select «Each System».4. On «Sele ...
How to use the rear view camera
When the shift lever/select lever is set to
"R", the rear view camera automatically
displays the rear view image from the
vehicle. When the lever is set to other
positions, the image before setting to "R"
is displayed.
1. Set the ignition switch to "ON".
2. Set the shift lever/select leve ...
Inspection
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Front Outer HandleINSPECTIONCheck if the outer handle operates normally.• If the lever is faulty, replace the handle - door outer.• If the rod is deformed, replace the latch & actuator assembly - front.For models with keyless access system with push button sta ...