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
Maximum load limitsEngine oil setting
1. Perform the preparation steps according
to "Preparation for maintenance settings"
2. Operate the "
" or "
" switch to
select the "Engine Oil" item. Then push
the
button.
3. Select the setting location (month, day,
year or distance) by operating the "
" or ...
Starting and stopping the engine (models without push-button start system)
CAUTION
When operating the Subaru Ascent starter motor, never crank the engine continuously
for more than 10 seconds.
If the engine of the Subaru Ascent does not start within 5 to 10 seconds,
stop cranking and wait at least 10 seconds before attempting again. This pause helps
prevent overh ...
Electrical component location Location
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)(H4DO) > Electrical Component LocationLOCATION1. CONTROL MODULE(1)Engine control module (ECM)(3)Malfunction indicator light(4)Data link connector(2)Delivery (test) mode fuse 2. SENSOR(1)Mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor(5)Crankshaft position sensor(9)Intake ca ...