Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Caution

• Wear appropriate work clothing, including a cap, protective goggles and protective shoes when performing any work.

• Remove contamination including dirt and corrosion before removal, installation or disassembly.

• Keep the disassembled parts in order and protect them from dust and dirt.

• Before removal, installation or disassembly, be sure to clarify the failure. Avoid unnecessary removal, installation, disassembly and replacement.

• Use SUBARU genuine fluid, grease etc. or equivalent. Do not mix fluid, grease, etc. of different grades or manufacturers.

• Be sure to tighten fasteners including bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

• Place shop jacks or rigid racks at the specified points.

• Apply grease onto sliding or revolving surfaces before installation.

• Before installing O-rings or snap rings, apply sufficient amount of fluid to avoid damage and deformation.

• Before securing a part in a vise, place cushioning material such as wood blocks, aluminum plate or cloth between the part and the vise.

• Before disconnecting electrical connectors, be sure to disconnect the negative terminal from battery.

General description

Specification

Other materials:

Shift lock release using the shift lock release button
Perform the following procedure to release the shift lock. 1. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"/"OFF" position. 2. Wrap the tip of a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth and use it to remove the shift lock cover. The shift lock release button ...

Note Note
NOTENOTEThis information will improve the efficiency of maintenance and assure the sound work.1. CLEANING• Perform the operation in a clean location and use extra caution in dust proofing.• Clean the items (except for assembly components) with steam, etc. before disassembly. During steam ...

Gasoline for California-certified LEV
If your vehicle was certified to California's low emission vehicle (LEV) standards as indicated on the underhood tune-up label, it is designed to optimize engine and emission performance with gasoline that meets the clean burning low-sulfur California gasoline specifications. If you live in a ...