Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Before driving
- Make certain that you and all of your passengers are wearing seatbelts.
- Carry some emergency equipment, such as a towing rope or chain, a shovel, wheel blocks, first aid kit and cell phone or citizens band radio.
- Secure all cargo carried inside the vehicle and make certain that it is not piled higher than the seatbacks. During sudden stops or jolts, unsecured cargo could be thrown around in the vehicle and cause injury. Do not pile heavy loads on the roof. Those loads raise the vehicle's center of gravity and make it more prone to tip over.
- Never equip your vehicle with tires larger than those specified in this manual.
Off road driving
WARNING
Always maintain a safe driving
speed according to the road and
weather conditions in order to
avoid having an accident on a
sharp turn, during sudden braking
or under other simil ...
During driving
General precautions:
Drive carefully. Do not take unnecessary
risks by driving in dangerous areas or
over rough terrain.
Slow down and employ extra caution at
all times. When driving off-r ...
Other materials:
Defrosting
Type A and B
Select the "
" or "
" mode by turning the
airflow mode selection dial to defrost or
dehumidify the windshield and front door
windows.
Type C
Select the "
" mode by pressing the
defroster button, or select the "
" mode
by turning the airflow mode selec ...
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
The ABS prevents the lock-up of wheels
which may occur during sudden braking or
braking on slippery road surfaces. This
helps prevent the loss of steering control
and directional stability caused by wheel
lock-up.
When the ABS is operating, you may hear
a chattering noise or feel a slight v ...
Inspection
COOLING(H4DO) > ThermostatINSPECTION1. Check that the thermostat does not have deformation, cracks or damage.2. Check that the thermostat valve closes completely at an ambient temperature.3. Immerse the thermostat and a thermometer in water. Raise water temperature gradually, and check the temper ...
