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:
Trailer lights
CAUTION
Direct splicing or other improper
connection of trailer lights may
damage your vehicle's electrical
system and cause a malfunction of
your vehicle's lighting system.
Connection of trailer lights to your vehicle's
electrical system requires modifications
to the vehicle's lighting circ ...
Fuel octane rating
Using a gasoline with a lower octane
rating can cause persistent and heavy
knocking, which can damage the engine.
Do not be concerned if your vehicle
sometimes knocks lightly when you drive
up a hill or when you accelerate. Contact
your SUBARU dealer if you use a fuel with
the specified oct ...
Seat heater
The seat heater system in the Subaru Ascent operates when the ignition switch
is in the "ON" position, providing additional comfort during cold weather conditions.
CAUTION
Do not place heavy, rigid, or sharp objects on the seats of the Subaru
Ascent, and avoid piercing the seat s ...
