2017 SUBARU CROSSTREK ABS

Driving tips/Trailer towing
.Check that the vehicle and vehicle-to-
hitch mounting are in good condition. If
any problems are apparent, do not tow the
trailer.
.Check that the vehicle rests horizon-
tally with the trailer attached. If the vehicle
is tipped sharply up at the front and down
at the rear, check the total trailer weight,
GVW, GAWs and tongue load again, then
confirm that the load and its distribution
are acceptable.
.Check that the tire rating and pressures
are correct.
.Check that the vehicle and trailer are
connected properly. Confirm that:
–the trailer tongue is connected
properly to the hitch ball.
–the trailer lights connector is con-
nected properly and trailer’s brake
lights illuminate when the vehicle’s
brake pedal is pressed, and that the
trailer’s turn signal lights flash when
the vehicle’s turn signal lever is oper-
ated.
–the safety chains are connected
properly.
–all cargo in the trailer is secured
safely in position.
–the side mirrors provide a good
rearward field of view without a sig-
nificant blind spot.
.Sufficient time should be taken to learnthe“feel”of the vehicle/trailer combination
before starting out on a trip. In an area free
of traffic, practice turning, stopping and
backing up.
!Driving with a trailer
.You should allow for considerably more
stopping distance when towing a trailer.
Avoid sudden braking because it may
result in skidding or jackknifing and loss of
control.
.Avoid abrupt starts and sudden accel-
erations. If your vehicle has a manual
transmission, always start out in first gear
and release the clutch at moderate engine
revolution.
.Avoid uneven steering, sharp turns and
rapid lane changes.
.Slow down before turning. Make a
longer than normal turning radius because
the trailer wheels will be closer than the
vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. In
a tight turn, the trailer could hit your
vehicle.
.Crosswinds will adversely affect the
handling of your vehicle and trailer, caus-
ing sway. Crosswinds can be due to
weather conditions or the passing of large
trucks or buses. If swaying occurs, firmly
grip the steering wheel and promptly begin
decelerating your vehicle at a gradual
pace..When passing other vehicles, consid-
erable distance is required because of the
added weight and length caused by
attaching the trailer to your vehicle.
1) Left turn
2) Right turn
.Backing up with a trailer is difficult and
takes practice. When backing up with a
trailer, never accelerate or steer rapidly.
When turning back, grip the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand and turn it to
the left for a left turn, and turn it to the right
for a right turn.
.If the ABS warning light illuminates
while the vehicle is in motion, stop towing
the trailer and have repairs performed
immediately by your nearest SUBARU
dealer.
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!Driving on grades
.Before going down a steep hill, slow
down and shift into lower gear (if neces-
sary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize the
engine braking effect and prevent over-
heating of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not
make sudden downshifts.
.When driving uphill in hot weather, the
air conditioner may turn off automatically
to protect the engine from overheating.
.When driving uphill in hot weather, pay
attention to the following indicators be-
cause the engine and transmission are
relatively prone to overheating.
: Coolant temperature high warning light
: AT OIL TEMP warning light
(CVT models)
If the coolant temperature high warning
light and/or the AT OIL TEMP warning light
illuminates, immediately turn off the air
conditioner and stop the vehicle in the
nearest safe location. For further instruc-
tions and additional information, refer to
the following sections.
–“If you park your vehicle in case of
an emergency”F9-2
–“Engine overheating”F9-12
–“Coolant temperature low indicator
light/Coolant temperature high warn-
ing light”F3-17
–“AT OIL TEMP warning light (CVTmodels)”F3-19
.For CVT models, avoid using the
accelerator pedal to stay stationary on
an uphill slope instead of using the
parking brake or foot brake. That may
cause the transmission fluid to overheat.
!Parking on a grade
Always block the wheels under both
vehicle and trailer when parking. Apply
the parking brake firmly. You should not
park on a hill or slope. If parking on a hill or
slope cannot be avoided, you should take
the following steps:
1. Apply the brakes and hold the pedal
down.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks
under both the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel blocks are in place,
release the regular brakes slowly until the
blocks absorb the load.
4. Apply the regular brakes and then
apply the parking brake; slowly release
the regular brakes.
5. Shift into 1st or reverse gear (MT
models) or“P”position (CVT models)
and shut off the engine.
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Continuously variable trans-
mission fluid
It is not necessary to check the transmis-
sion fluid level. Check that there are no
cracks, damage or leakage. However, the
fluid inspection should be performed
according to the maintenance schedule
in the“Warranty and Maintenance Book-
let”. Consult your SUBARU dealer for
details.
Front differential gear oil
(CVT models) and rear differ-
ential gear oil
It is not necessary to check the gear oil
level. Check that there are no cracks,
damage or leakage. However, the oil
inspection should be performed according
to the maintenance schedule in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
&Recommended grade and
viscosity
Each oil manufacturer has its own base
oils and additives. Never use different
brands together. For details, refer to
“Manual transmission, front differential
and rear differential gear oil”F12-6.
CAUTION
Using a differential gear oil other
than the specified oil may cause a
decline in vehicle performance.
Brake fluid
&Checking the fluid level
WARNING
.Never let brake fluid contact your
eyes because brake fluid can be
harmful to your eyes. If brake
fluid gets in your eyes, immedi-
ately flush them thoroughly with
clean water. For safety, when
performing this work, wearing
eye protection is advisable.
.Brake fluid absorbs moisture
from the air. Any absorbed moist-
ure can cause a dangerous loss
of braking performance.
.If the vehicle requires frequent
refilling, there may be a leak. If
you suspect a problem, have the
vehicle checked at your SUBARU
dealer.
CAUTION
.When adding brake fluid, be care-
ful not to allow any dirt into the
reservoir.
.Never splash the brake fluid over
painted surfaces or rubber parts.
Maintenance and service/Continuously variable transmission fluid
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Maintenance and service/Clutch fluid (MT models)
Alcohol contained in the brake
fluid may damage them.
.Be careful not to spill brake fluid
when adding it. If brake fluid
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or
a fire. If brake fluid gets on the
exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it
off.
1)“MAX”level line
2)“MIN”level line
A) The brake fluid level must be checked in
this area.
Check the fluid level monthly.
Check the fluid level on the outside of the
reservoir. Be sure to check the fluid level
for the brake system at thefront part of
the reservoir(shaded area in the illustra-tion). For MT models, this reservoir is
used for both the brake and clutch
systems and has chambers for each
system.
If the fluid level is below“MIN”, add the
recommended brake fluid to“MAX”. Use
only brake fluid from a sealed container.
&Recommended brake fluid
Refer to“Fluids”F12-7.
CAUTION
Never use different brands of brake
fluid together. Also, avoid mixing
DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even if
they are the same brand.
Clutch fluid (MT models)
&Checking the fluid level
WARNING
Never let clutch fluid contact your
eyes because clutch fluid can be
harmful to your eyes. If clutch fluid
gets in your eyes, immediately flush
them thoroughly with clean water.
For safety, when performing this
work, wearing eye protection is
advisable.
CAUTION
.Clutch fluid absorbs moisture
from the air. Any absorbed moist-
ure can cause improper clutch
operation.
.If the vehicle requires frequent
refilling, there may be a leak. If
you suspect a problem, have the
vehicle checked at your SUBARU
dealer.
.When clutch fluid is added, be
careful not to allow any dirt into
the tank.
.Never splash the clutch fluid over
painted surfaces or rubber parts.
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&Fuse panel located in the engine compartment
A) Main fuseFuse
panelFuse
ratingCircuit
1 30A
.ABS unit
.Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol unit
2 25A
.Main fan (cooling fan)
3 25A
.Sub fan (cooling fan)
4
Empty
5
Empty
6
30A
.Headlight (low beam)
7
15A
.Headlight (high beam)
8 20A
.Back-up
9 15A
.Horn
10 25A
.Rear window defogger
.Mirror heater
11 15A
.Fuel pump
12 20A
.Continuously variable
transmission control unit
13 7.5A
.Engine control unit
14 15A
.Turn and hazard warn-
ing flasher
15 15A
.Tail and illumination re-
lay
16 7.5A
.Alternator Specifications/Fuses and circuits
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14-2Index
A
Abbreviation................................................................... 3
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................................... 7-32
Warning light......................................................... 3-21
Access key................................................................. 2-9
Warning indicator................................................... 3-25
Accessories.............................................................. 11-36
Accessory power outlet................................................. 6-8
Air cleaner element................................................... 11-12
Air conditioner
Automatic climate control.......................................... 4-7
Manual climate control.............................................. 4-8
Air filtration system..................................................... 4-12
Air flow mode.............................................................. 4-8
Alarm system............................................................ 2-26
All-Wheel Drive warning light....................................... 3-23
Aluminum wheel....................................................... 11-28
Cleaning............................................................... 10-3
Antenna...................................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................................... 7-32
Arming the system..................................................... 2-27
Armrest....................................................................... 1-8
Ashtray..................................................................... 6-10
AT OIL TEMP warning light......................................... 3-19
Audio
aha
TMby HARMAN................................................ 5-43
AM/FM radio......................................................... 5-28
AUX ..................................................................... 5-60
Base display audio set.............................................. 5-4
Basic operation...................................................... 5-18
Bluetooth audio...................................................... 5-57CD ....................................................................... 5-52
iPod...................................................................... 5-55
Pandora
®.............................................................. 5-49
SiriusXM Satellite Radio.......................................... 5-37
STARLINK
TM7.0 Multimedia Plus audio set................ 5-6
Steering switches for audio...................................... 5-62
SUBARU STARLINK............................................... 5-26
Unit setting............................................................ 5-19
USB memory......................................................... 5-54
Auto on/off headlights................................................. 3-89
Automatic headlight beam leveler................................. 3-93
Warning light.......................................................... 3-31
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking
Retractor (ALR/ELR)................................................ 1-12
B
Battery
Drainage prevention function..................................... 2-7
Jump starting......................................................... 9-10
Replacement (access key)..................................... 11-42
Replacement (transmitter)...................................... 11-43
Vehicle battery..................................................... 11-33
Bluetooth
®
Audio.................................................................... 5-57
Hands-free phone system........................................ 5-70
Settings................................................................. 5-65
Troubleshooting...................................................... 5-88
Bluetooth
®settings..................................................... 5-65
Booster seat.............................................................. 1-31
Bottle holder............................................................... 6-7

14-10Index
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................................................. 9-13
Tire ................................................................. 11-21, 12-8
Chains.................................................................. 8-11
Inspection............................................................ 11-23
Pressures and wear.............................................. 11-23
Replacement........................................................ 11-26
Rotation............................................................... 11-26
Size and pressure.................................................. 12-8
Types.................................................................. 11-21
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)....... 7-37, 9-8, 11-21
Warning light......................................................... 3-19
Tires and wheels....................................................... 11-21
Tools.......................................................................... 9-3
Top tether anchorages........................................ 1-33, 1-36
Towing...................................................................... 9-13
All wheels on the ground........................................ 9-16
Flat-bed truck........................................................ 9-15
Hooks................................................................... 9-13
Weight.................................................................. 8-18
Trailer
Connecting............................................................ 8-16
Hitch............................................................ 8-15, 8-21
Towing tips............................................................ 8-23
Trailer towing............................................................. 8-17Trip meter.................................................................. 3-10
Turn signal
Indicator lights........................................................ 3-31
Lever.................................................................... 3-92
V
Valet mode................................................................ 2-31
Vanity mirror............................................................... 6-5
Vehicle
Capacity weight...................................................... 8-13
Identification........................................................ 12-16
Symbols.................................................................... 4
Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF 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........................................... 5-80
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