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 ...
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Inspection
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(5MT) > Center DifferentialINSPECTION1. Ball bearingReplace the bearings in the following cases.• In case of broken or rusty bearings• In case of worn or damaged bearings• When the bearings fail to turn smoothly or emit noise in rotation after ...
Fuel requirements
The Subaru Ascent engine is engineered to operate efficiently on unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (90 RON). Using the correct fuel ensures
optimal performance, fuel economy, and engine longevity.
NOTE
When towing with the Subaru Ascent, it is advisable to use higher-o ...
Note
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) > Vehicle Dynamics Control SystemNOTEFor operation procedures of each component of the vehicle dynamics control system, refer to the respective section.• VDC control module & hydraulic control unit (VDCCM&H/U): VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control ...
