Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Front towing hook
1. Take the towing hook and screwdriver out of the tool bucket. Take the jack handle out of the cargo area.
2. Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not scratch the bumper. Insert the flat-head screwdriver into the cutout of the cover and pry open the cover.
3. Screw the towing hook into the thread hole until its thread can no longer be seen.
4. Tighten the towing hook securely using the jack handle.
After towing, remove the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket.
Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.
WARNING
- Do not use the towing hook for purposes other than towing your vehicle.
- Be sure to remove the towing hook after towing. Leaving the towing hook mounted on the vehicle could interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in a frontal collision.
Towing hooks and tie-down hooks/holes
The towing hooks should be used only in
an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle
from mud, sand or snow).
CAUTION
Use only the specified towing
hooks and tie-down hooks/holes.
Never us ...
Rear towing hook
1. Take the towing hook and screwdriver
out of the tool bucket. Take the jack
handle out of the cargo area.
2. Pry off the cover on the rear bumper
using a screwdriver, and you will find a
th ...
Other materials:
Installation
LUBRICATION(H4DO) > Oil PanINSTALLATION1. OIL PAN1. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of the oil pan upper as shown in the figure, and install the oil pan.NOTE:• Before applying liquid gasket, degrease the old liquid gasket seal surface of the oil pan and the oil pan upper.• U ...
Head restraint adjustment
Both the rear window side seats and the
rear center seat are equipped with head
restraints.
WARNING
Never drive the vehicle with the
head restraints removed because
they are designed to reduce the
risk of serious neck injury in the
event that the vehicle is struck
from the rear. The ...
If your vehicle is involved in an accident
CAUTION
If your vehicle is involved in an
accident, be sure to inspect the
ground under the vehicle before
restarting the engine. If you find that
fuel has leaked on the ground, do
not try to restart the engine. The fuel
system has been damaged and is in
need of repair. Immediately contact
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