Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: 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 load.
(Refer to "Maintenance schedule under severe driving conditions" in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet".) Under no circumstances should a trailer be towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new powertrain component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving.
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 suspensio ...
Maximum load limits
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum load
limits explained in the following.
Exceeding the maximum load limits
could cause personal injury and/or
vehicle damage.
CAUTION
Adequate size trailer ...
Other materials:
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
Never inhale exhaust fumes from your Subaru Ascent.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an invisible and odorless gas that
can cause serious injury or death if inhaled.
Regularly inspect and maintain the exhaust system to prevent gases from
entering the cabin.
Never ...
Engine hood
CAUTION
Exercise extreme caution when closing the engine hood of your Subaru
Ascent to avoid trapping fingers or other objects, which may lead to injury.
Do not apply excessive force when closing the hood. Forcing it down may
deform the metal structure and affect proper alignment.
Be e ...
iPod
Audio files on the iPod can be played.
WARNING
Do not operate the player's controls
or connect the iPod while driving.
Doing so may result in loss of
control of your vehicle and cause
an accident or serious injury.
CAUTION
Do not leave your portable player
in the car. In particular, h ...
