Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Rocking the vehicle
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, depress the accelerator pedal slightly and move the shift lever/select lever back and forth between "1"/"D" and "R" repeatedly. Do not race the engine. For the best possible traction, avoid spinning the wheels when trying to free the vehicle.
When the road surface is extremely slippery, you can obtain better traction by starting the vehicle with the transmission in 2nd than 1st (both for MT and CVT models).
If your vehicle is a CVT model, for information about holding the transmission in the 2nd position, refer to "Selection of manual mode" F7-26.
Tire chains
CAUTION
Tire chains cannot be used on your
vehicle because of the lack of
clearance between the tires and
vehicle body.
NOTE
When tire chains cannot be used, use
of another type of traction dev ...
Loading your vehicle
WARNING
Never allow passengers to ride
on a folded rear seatback or in
the cargo area. Doing so may
result in serious injury.
Never stack luggage or other
cargo higher than the top of th ...
Other materials:
Installation
MECHANICAL(H4DO) > Chain CoverINSTALLATION1. Install the O-rings to cylinder head RH, cylinder head LH, cylinder block LH and oil pan upper.NOTE:• Use new O-rings.• Apply a coat of engine oil to the O-rings.2. Apply liquid gasket if there are gaps between front camshaft cap and cam ca ...
Removal
COOLING(H4DO) > RadiatorREMOVALCAUTION:The radiator is pressurized when the engine and radiator are hot. Wait until engine and radiator cool down before working on the radiator.1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the V-belt covers.3. Remove the grille bracket.NOT ...
Inspection
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Transfer ClutchINSPECTION• Inspect the drive plate facing for wear and damage.• Driven plate for discoloration (burned color)• Make sure the snap ring is not worn and the return spring has no permanent distortion, damage, or deformatio ...
