2017 SUBARU CROSSTREK key

If you park your vehicle in case of an
emergency........................................................ 9-2
Temporary spare tire........................................... 9-2
Maintenance tools............................................... 9-3
Tool locations..................................................... 9-4
Using the jack..................................................... 9-4
Flat tires............................................................... 9-5Changing a flat tire.............................................. 9-5
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
(U.S.-spec. models)........................................... 9-8
Jump starting..................................................... 9-10How to jump start............................................... 9-10
Engine overheating............................................ 9-12
If steam is coming from the engine
compartment.................................................... 9-12If no steam is coming from the engine
compartment................................................... 9-12
Towing................................................................ 9-13Towing hooks and tie-down hooks/holes............ 9-13
Using a flat-bed truck......................................... 9-15
Towing with all wheels on the ground................. 9-16
Access key–if access key does not
operate properly............................................. 9-17
Locking and unlocking....................................... 9-17
Switching power status...................................... 9-17
Starting engine.................................................. 9-18
Rear gate–if the rear gate cannot be
opened............................................................. 9-18
If your vehicle is involved in an accident........ 9-19
In case of emergency
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Access key–if access key
does not operate properly
CAUTION
Keep metallic objects, magnetic
sources and signal transmitters
away from the area between the
access key and the push-button
ignition switch. They may interfere
with the communication between
the access key and the push-button
ignition switch.
The following functions may be inoperable
because of strong radio signals in the
surrounding area or the access key
battery being low.
.Locking/unlocking doors (including the
rear gate)
.Switching power status
.Starting engine
In such cases, perform the following
procedure. When the battery of the access
key is discharged, replace it with a new
one. Refer to“Replacing battery of access
key”F11-42.
&Locking and unlocking
1) Release button
2) Mechanical key
While pressing the release button of the
access key, take out the mechanical key.
Lock or unlock the driver’s door with the
mechanical key in the procedure de-
scribed in“Locking and unlocking from
the outside”F2-5.
NOTE
After locking or unlocking, be sure to
attach the mechanical key back to the
access key.
&Switching power status
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the select lever into the“P”
position.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Hold the access key with the buttons
facing you, and touch the push-button
ignition switch with it.
When the communication between the
access key and the vehicle is completed,
a chime (ding) will sound. At the same
time, the status of the push-button ignition
switch changes to either of the following.
.When the keyless access with push-
button start system is deactivated:
“ACC”
.Under other conditions:“ON”
5. When the keyless access with push-
In case of emergency/Access key–if access key does not operate properly
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In case of emergency/Rear gate–if the rear gate cannot be opened
button start system is deactivated, press
the push-button ignition switch with the
brake pedal released. The status of the
push-button ignition switch then changes
to“ON”.
NOTE
If the power status does not switch
even though the above procedure was
followed precisely, contact your
SUBARU dealer.
&Starting engine
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the select lever into the“P”
position.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Hold the access key with the buttonsfacing you, and touch the push-button
ignition switch with it.
When the communication between the
access key and the vehicle is completed,
a chime (ding) will sound. At the same
time, the push-button ignition switch turns
to the“ACC”or“ON”position.
5. After the push-button ignition switch
turns to the“ACC”or“ON”position, while
depressing the brake pedal, press the
push-button ignition switch.
NOTE
If the engine does not start even
though the above procedure was fol-
lowed precisely, contact your SUBARU
dealer.
Rear gate–if the rear gate
cannot be opened
In the event that you cannot open the rear
gate by operating the rear gate opener
button, you can open it from inside the
cargo area.
1. Remove the access cover at the
bottom-center of the rear gate trim using
a flat-head screwdriver wrapped with vinyl
tape or a cloth.
2. Locate the rear gate open lever behind
the rear gate trim panel.
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CAUTION
Never operate the rear gate open
lever with fingers because doing so
may cause an injury. Always use a
flat-head screwdriver or a similar
tool.
3. To open the rear gate, turn the lever to
the right position using a flat-head screw-
driver or a similar tool.
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
the nearest automotive service facil-
ity. We recommend that you consult
your SUBARU dealer.
Your vehicle has a fuel pump shut off
system. To minimize the risk of fire due to
fuel leakage when your vehicle is subject
to impact from an accident or another
factor, the system stops supplying fuel.
However, depending on the impact condi-
tions at the time of collision, the fuel pump
shut-off system may not operate.
Perform the following procedures to re-
start the engine after the system is
activated.Models without“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the“LOCK”
or“ACC”position.
2. Restart the engine.
Models with“keyless access with
push-button start system”:
1. Turn the push-button ignition switch to
the“ACC”or“OFF”position.
2. Restart the engine.
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Maintenance and service
Aluminum wheels............................................. 11-28
Windshield washer fluid.................................. 11-28
Adding the windshield washer fluid.................. 11-28
Windshield washer fluid................................... 11-29
Replacement of wiper blades.......................... 11-29Windshield wiper blade assembly..................... 11-30
Windshield wiper blade rubber......................... 11-30
Rear window wiper blade assembly.................. 11-31
Rear window wiper blade rubber....................... 11-32
Battery............................................................... 11-33
Fuses................................................................ 11-34
Installation of accessories............................... 11-36
Replacing bulbs............................................... 11-36
Headlights (models with HID headlights)........... 11-36Headlights (models without HID headlights)...... 11-37
Front turn signal light...................................... 11-38
Parking light.................................................... 11-38
Front fog light.................................................. 11-38
Rear combination lights................................... 11-38
License plate light........................................... 11-40
Map light......................................................... 11-40
Dome light and cargo area light....................... 11-41
Other bulbs..................................................... 11-41
Replacing key battery...................................... 11-42
Safety precautions........................................... 11-42
Replacing battery of access key....................... 11-42
Replacing transmitter battery........................... 11-43

Maintenance and service/Maintenance precautions
erative. NEVER use a circuit
tester for this wiring. If your
SRS airbag or seatbelt preten-
sioner needs service, consult
your nearest SUBARU dealer.
NOTE
SUBARU does not endorse the use of
non-SUBARU approved flushing sys-
tems and strongly advises against
performing these services on a
SUBARU vehicle. Non-SUBARU ap-
proved flushing systems use chemi-
cals and/or solvents which have not
been tested or approved by SUBARU.
SUBARU warranties do not cover any
part of the vehicle which is damaged by
adding or applying chemicals and/or
solvents other than those approved or
recommended by SUBARU.
&Before checking or servicing
in the engine compartment
WARNING
.Always stop the engine and apply
the parking brake firmly to pre-
vent the vehicle from moving.
.Always let the engine cool down.
Engine parts become very hotwhen the engine is running and
remain hot for some time after
the engine has stopped.
.Do not spill engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid or any other
fluid on hot engine components.
This may cause a fire.
.When the ignition switch is in the
“ON”position, the cooling fan
may operate suddenly even
when the engine is stopped. If
your body or clothes come into
contact with a rotating fan, that
could result in serious injury. To
avoid risk of injury, perform the
following precautions.
–Models with push-button start
system:
Always turn the push-button
ignition switch to the“OFF”
position and confirm that the
operation indicator on the
switch is turned off. Then take
the access key out from the
vehicle.
–Models without push-button
start system:
Always remove the key from
the ignition switch.
.Before performing any servicing
on a vehicle equipped with aremote engine start system (a
dealer option), temporarily place
the remote engine start system in
service mode to prevent it from
unexpectedly starting the engine.
&When checking or servicing
in the engine compartment
CAUTION
.Do not contact the drive belt
cover while checking the compo-
nents in the engine compart-
ment. Doing so may cause your
hand to slip off the cover and
result in an unexpected injury.
.Do not touch the oil filter until the
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Maintenance and service/Replacing key battery
Replacing key battery
The access key / transmitter battery may
be discharged under the following condi-
tions.
.The operation of the keyless access
function is unstable
.The operating distance of the remote
keyless entry system is unstable
.The transmitter does not operate prop-
erly when used within the standard dis-
tance
Replace the battery with a new one.
&Safety precautions
CAUTION
.Do not let dust, oil or water get on
or in the access key/transmitter
when replacing battery.
.Be careful not to touch or da-
mage the printed circuit board in
the access key/transmitter when
replacing the battery.
.Be careful not to allow children to
touch the battery and any re-
moved parts; children could
swallow them.
.There is a danger of an explosionif the battery is incorrectly re-
placed. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type of the
battery.
.Batteries should not be exposed
to excessive heat such as bright
sunlight, fire or the like.
NOTE
.Replace only with the same or
equivalent type of battery recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
.Dispose of used batteries according
to local laws.
.Mount the battery in the correct
orientation to prevent fluid leakage.
Be careful not to bend the terminals. It
may result in a malfunction.
.It is recommended that the battery
be replaced by a SUBARU dealer.
.Use a new battery.
.After replacing the battery, confirm
that the transmitter functions properly.
&Replacing battery of access
key
CAUTION
When removing or reinstalling the
access key cover, make sure that
the plastic part does not come off or
become misaligned.
Battery: Button battery CR2032
1) Release button
2) Mechanical key
1. Take out the mechanical key.
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2. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl
tape or a cloth, and insert it in the gap to
remove the cover.
3. Take out the battery using a flat-head
screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth.
4. Insert a new battery with its positive (+)
side facing upward as shown in the figure.
5. Attach the cover to the access key by
fitting the projections and recesses to-
gether.
&Replacing transmitter battery
1. Open the key head using a flat-head
screwdriver.
2. Remove the transmitter case from the
key head.
Maintenance and service/Replacing key battery
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