
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Tire information
&Tire care –maintenance and
safety practices
.Check on a daily basis that the
tires are free from serious damage,
nails, and stones. At the same time,
check the tires for abnormal wear.
.Inspect the tire tread regularly
and replace the tires before their
tread wear indicators become visi-
ble. When a tire ’streadwear
indicator becomes visible, the tire
is worn beyond the acceptable limit
and must be replaced immediately.
With a tire in this condition, driving
at even low speeds in wet weather
can cause the vehicle to hydro-
plane. Possible resulting loss of
vehiclecontrolcanleadtoan
accident.
.To maximize the life of each tire
and ensure that the tires wear
uniformly, it is best to rotate the
tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).
For information about the tire rota-
tion order, refer to “Tire rotation ”
F 11-26
.Replace any damaged or
unevenly worn tires at the time of rotation. After tire rotation, adjust
the tire pressures and make sure
the wheel nuts are correctly tigh-
tened. For information about the
tightening torque and tightening
sequence for the wheel nuts, refer
to
“Flat tires” F9-6
.
& Vehicle load limit –how to
determine
The load capacity of your vehicle is
determined by weight, not by avail-
able cargo space. The load limit of
your vehicle is shown on the
vehicle placard attached to the
driver ’s side door pillar. Locate the
statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ”on your
vehicle ’s placard.
Thevehicleplacardalsoshows
seating capacity of your vehicle.
The total load capacity includes the
total weight of driver and all pas-
sengers and their belongings, any
cargo, any optional equipment such
as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike carrier, etc., and the tongue load of
a trailer. Therefore cargo capacity
can be calculated by the following
method.
Cargo capacity = Load limit
−(total
weight of occupants + total weight
of optional equipment + tongue
load of a trailer (if applicable))
For information about vehicle load-
ing, refer to “Loading your vehicle ”
F 8-12.
For information about towing capa-
city and weight limits, refer to
“Trailer towing (Crosstrek models) ”
F 8-18
.
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L
Lap belt pretensioner.................................................. 1-22
Leather seat materials ................................................ 10-5
License plate light ..................................................... 11-41
Light Backup ................................................................ 11-38
Cargo area .................................................... 6-2, 11-42
Control switch ........................................................ 3-89
Daytime running. .................................................... 3-92
Dome ........................................................... 6-2, 11-42
Front fog ...................................................... 3-94, 11-38
Front side marker ......................................... 3-89, 12-14
Ignition switch .......................................................... 3-6
License plate ........................................................ 11-41
Map ............................................................. 6-3, 11-42
Parking ................................................................ 11-38
Rear combination .................................................. 11-38
Rear side marker light ........................................... 11-38
Stop .................................................................... 11-38
Tail...................................................................... 11-38
Trunk ................................................................... 11-43
Turn signal ................................................... 3-92, 11-38
Loading your vehicle .................................................. 8-12
Low fuel warning light ................................................. 3-22
Low tire pressure warning light .................................... 3-19
Lower and tether anchorage ........................................ 1-33
M
Maintenance Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule .............................................................. 11-3 Seatbelt.
................................................................ 1-20
Tools ...................................................................... 9-3
Malfunction indicator light (check engine warning light) .... 3-16
Manual Mode (continuously variable transmission) ................. 7-26
Transmission ......................................................... 7-22
Transmission oil ................................................... 11-14
Map light ........................................................... 6-3, 11-42
Maximum load limits ................................................... 8-19
Meters and gauges ...................................................... 3-9
Mirror defogger ........................................................ 3-108
Mirrors .................................................................... 3-100
Moonroof ................................................................... 2-42
Multi function display ................................................... 3-42
Multi information display .............................................. 3-38
N
New vehicle break-in driving ......................................... 8-2
O
Odometer .................................................................. 3-10
Off road driving ........................................................... 8-6
Oil filter ..................................................................... 11-9
Oil level Engine .................................................................. 11-8
Warning light .......................................................... 3-18
Oil pressure warning light ............................................ 3-18
Outside Mirror defogger .................................................... 3-108
Mirrors ................................................................
3
 -108
Temperature indicator ...................................... 3-33, 3-47
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Steering switches for audio......................................... 5-63
Steering wheel Power ................................................................... 7-30
Tilt/telescopic ........................................................ 3-110
Stop light ................................................................. 11-38
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-5
Sun shade ................................................................ 2-44
Sun visors ................................................................... 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-39
Synthetic leather upholstery ........................................ 10-5
T
Tachometer ............................................................... 3-11
Temperature warning light AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-19
Coolant ................................................................. 3-17
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-33, 1-36
Tie-down hooks/holes ................................................. 9-14
Tire ................................................................. 11-21, 12-8 Chains .................................................................. 8-11
Inspection ............................................................ 11-23
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-23
Replacement ........................................................ 11-27
Rotation ............................................................... 11-26
Size and pressure .................................................. 12-8
Types .................................................................. 11-21
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). ...... 7-38, 9-9, 11-21
Warning light ......................................................... 3-19
Tires and wheels. ...................................................... 11-21
Tools ........................................................................\
.. 9-3 Top tether anchorages
........................................ 1-33, 1-36
Towing ...................................................................... 9-14
All wheels on the ground ......................................... 9-17
Flat-bed truck ......................................................... 9-16
Hooks ................................................................... 9-14
Weight .................................................................. 8-19
Trailer Connecting ............................................................ 8-17
Hitch ............................................................. 8-16, 8-22
Towing .................................................................. 8-18
Towing tips ............................................................ 8-24
Trip meter .................................................................. 3-11
Trunk lid .................................................................... 2-38
Release handle ...................................................... 2-39
Trunk light ............................................................... 11-43
Turn signal
Indicator lights ........................................................ 3-31
Lever .................................................................... 3-92
U
Under-floor storage compartment .................................. 6-15
V
Valet mode ................................................................ 2-32
Vanity mirror ............................................................... 6-5
Vehicle
Capacity weight ...................................................... 8-13
Identification ........................................................ 12-17
Symbols ....................................................................
3 

Vehicle Dynamics ControlOFF indicator light .................................................. 3-25
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-36
Operation indicator light .......................................... 3-24
System ................................................................. 7-34
Warning light ......................................................... 3-24
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
Voice command operation ........................................... 5-82
W
Warning and indicator lights ........................................ 3-13
Warning chimes Keyless access with push-button start system ........... 3-25
Seatbelt ................................................................ 3-14
Warning light ABS ..................................................................... 3-21
Access key ........................................................... 3-25
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-23
AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-19
Automatic headlight beam leveler ............................. 3-31
Brake system ........................................................ 3-21
Charge ................................................................. 3-18
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-16
Coolant temperature high ........................................ 3-17
Door open ............................................................. 3-23
Engine low oil level ................................................ 3-18
Hill start assist ....................................................... 3-22
Keyless access with push-button start system ........... 3-25
Low fuel ................................................................ 3-22
Low tire pressure ................................................... 3-19
Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-18 Power steering
....................................................... 3-23
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-14
SRS airbag system ................................................. 3-15
Vehicle Dynamics Control ........................................ 3-24
Windshield washer fluid ........................................... 3-19
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ........................................ 8-19
Washing .................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing .................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ........................................................ 11-25
Welcome lighting function ............................................ 3-90
Wheel Aluminum ............................................................ 11-28
Balance ............................................................... 11-25
Nut tightening torque ............................................... 12-8
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-28
Windows ................................................................... 2-35
Windshield Washer fluid. ........................................................ 11-28
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-97
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-30
Wiper deicer ........................................................ 3-108
Winter Driving ................................................................... 8-8
Tires ........................................................... 8-10, 11-21
Wiper and washer ......................................................
3
 -96
Wiper deicer ............................................................ 3-108
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GAS STATION REFERENCE
&
Fuel:
Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI
(90 RON) or higher .
&Fuel octane rating:
!RON
This octane rating is the Research Octane Number.
! AKI
This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and
Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti
Knock Index (AKI).
&Fuel capacity:
Except Crosstrek models: 14.5 US gal (55 liters, 12.1 Imp gal)
Crosstrek models: 15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal)
&Engine oil:
Use only the following oils.
. API classification SN with the words “RESOURCE CON-
SERVING ”
. or ILSAC GF-5, which can be identified with the ILSAC
certification mark (Starburst mark)
For the complete viscosity requirements, refer to “Engine oil”
F 12-4.
&Engine oil capacity:
5.1 US qt (4.8 liters, 4.2 Imp qt)
The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline and is estimated
based on a case when the engine oil is changed with an oil
filter. After refilling the engine with oil, the oil level should be
checked using the oil level gauge. For more details about
maintenance and service, refer to “Engine oil”F 11-8.
&Cold tire pressure:
Refer to “Tires ”F 12-8.