Subaru XV Crosstrek (2016 year). Instruction

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 learn
the

“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.

Left turn

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.

Driving tips/Trailer towing (Crosstrek models)

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Driving tips/Trailer towing (Crosstrek models)

! 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” F9-13

– “Coolant temperature low indicator
light/Coolant temperature high warn-
ing light

” F3-17

– “AT OIL TEMP warning light (CVT
models)

” 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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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 .....................................................

9-5

Flat tires ...............................................................

9-6

Changing a flat tire..............................................

9-6

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

(U.S.-spec. models) ...........................................

9-9

Jump starting .....................................................

9-10

How to jump start...............................................

9-11

Engine overheating ............................................

9-13

If steam is coming from the engine

compartment....................................................

9-13

If no steam is coming from the engine

compartment ...................................................

9-13

Towing ................................................................

9-14

Towing hooks and tie-down hooks/holes ............

9-14

Using a flat-bed truck.........................................

9-16

Towing with all wheels on the ground.................

9-17

Access key

– if access key does not

operate properly .............................................

9-18

Locking and unlocking.......................................

9-18

Switching power ................................................

9-18

Starting engine ..................................................

9-19

Rear gate

– if the rear gate cannot be

opened.............................................................

9-19

If your vehicle is involved in an accident ........

9-20

In case of emergency

In case of emergency/If you park your vehicle in case of an emergency

If you park your vehicle in
case of an emergency

Models with multi function display

Models without multi function display

The hazard warning flasher should be

used in day or night to warn other drivers
when you have to park your vehicle under
emergency conditions.
Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to
safely pull off the road if a problem occurs.

The hazard warning flasher can be acti-
vated regardless of the ignition switch
position.
Turn on the hazard warning by pushing
the hazard warning flasher switch. Turn it
off by pushing the switch again.

NOTE

When the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.

Temporary spare tire

WARNING

. Never tow a trailer when the

temporary spare tire is used.
The temporary spare tire is not
designed to sustain the towing
load. Use of the temporary spare
tire when towing can result in
failure of the spare tire and/or
less stability of the vehicle and
may lead to an accident.

. When a spare tire is mounted or a

wheel rim is replaced without the
original pressure sensor/trans-
mitter being transferred, the low
tire pressure warning light will
illuminate steadily after blinking
for approximately one minute.
This indicates the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) is un-
able to monitor all four road
wheels. Contact your SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible for
tire and sensor replacement and/
or system resetting.

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CAUTION

Never use any temporary spare tire
other than the original. Using other
sizes may result in severe mechan-
ical damage to the drive train of your
vehicle.

The temporary spare tire is smaller and
lighter than a conventional tire and is
designed for emergency use only. Re-
move the temporary spare tire and re-
install the conventional tire as soon as
possible because the spare tire is de-
signed only for temporary use.

Check the inflation pressure of the tem-
porary spare tire periodically to keep the
tire ready for use. The correct pressure is
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kg/cm

When using the temporary spare tire, note
the following.
. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

. Do not put a tire chain on the temporary
spare tire. Because of the smaller tire size,
a tire chain will not fit properly.
. Do not use two or more temporary
spare tires at the same time.
. Do not drive over obstacles. This tire
has a smaller diameter, so road clearance
is reduced.

Tread wear indicator bar

Indicator location mark

. When the wear indicator appears on
the tread, replace the tire.
. The temporary spare tire must be used
only on a rear wheel. If a front wheel tire
gets punctured, replace the wheel with a
rear wheel and install the temporary spare
tire in place of the removed rear wheel.

Maintenance tools

Your vehicle is equipped with the following
maintenance tools.

. Jack

. Jack handle

. Screwdriver

. Towing hook (eye bolt)

. Wheel nut wrench

In case of emergency/Maintenance tools

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9-3

In case of emergency/Maintenance tools

& Tool locations

Jack handle

4-door models

5-door models

Under-floor storage compartment (if
equipped) (Refer to

“Under-floor storage

compartment

” F6-15.)

Tool bucket

Spare tire

4-door models

5-door models

Wheel nut wrench

Screwdriver

Jack

Towing hook (eye bolt)

A jack handle is stored under the floor of
the trunk (4-door) or the cargo area (5-
door). A jack and a towing hook are stored
in the tool bucket that is located in the
recess of the spare tire wheel.

Also, a tool bag that contains a wheel nut
wrench and a screwdriver is equipped with
the vehicle. Open the tool bag and store
the tools in the tool bucket as illustrated in
order that all tools are ready for use at any
time.

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& Using the jack

1. Park on a hard, level surface, when-
ever possible, then stop the engine.
2. Apply the parking brake securely and
shift the shift lever in reverse (MT models)
or the select lever to the

“P” (Park)

position (CVT models).
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher
and have everyone get out of the vehicle.

4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear
of the tire diagonally opposite the tire that
you are going to replace.
5. Take out the jack and jack handle.

Jack-up points

6. Place the jack under the side sill at the
front or rear jack-up point closest to the
tire that you are going to replace.

Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack
head engages firmly into the jack-up point.

7. Insert the jack handle into the jack-
screw, and turn the handle until the tire
clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle
higher than necessary.

In case of emergency/Maintenance tools

9-5

In case of emergency/Flat tires

Flat tires

If you have a flat tire while driving, never
brake suddenly; keep driving straight
ahead while gradually reducing speed.
Then slowly pull off the road to a safe
place.

& Changing a flat tire

WARNING

. Do not jack up the vehicle on an

incline or a loose road surface.
The jack can come out of the
jacking point or sink into the
ground and this can result in a
severe accident.

. Use only the jack provided with

your vehicle. The jack supplied
with the vehicle is designed only
for changing a tire. Never get
under the vehicle while support-
ing the vehicle with this jack.

. Always turn off the engine before

raising the flat tire off the ground
using the jack. Never swing or
push the vehicle supported with
the jack. The jack can come out
of the jacking point due to a jolt
and this can result in a severe

accident.

1. Park on a hard, level surface, when-
ever possible, then stop the engine.
2. Apply the parking brake securely and
shift the shift lever in reverse (MT models)
or the select lever to the

“P” (Park)

position (CVT models).
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher
and have everyone get out of the vehicle.

4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear
of the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire.
5. Take out the jack, jack handle and
wheel nut wrench.
The tools and the spare tire are stored
under the floor of the trunk (4-door) or the
cargo area (5-door). Refer to

“Mainte-

nance tools

” F9-3.

NOTE

Make sure that the jack is well lubri-
cated before using it.

6. Take out the tool bucket and turn the
attaching bolt counterclockwise, then take
the spare tire out.

NOTE

If the spare tire provided in your vehicle
is a temporary spare tire, carefully read

“Temporary spare tire” F9-2 and
strictly follow the instructions.

9-6

Notch

Valve hole

7. If your vehicle has wheel covers, insert
a flat-head screwdriver into the notch on
the opposite side of the valve hole and pry
the wheel cover to remove it.

8. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel
nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.

Jack-up points

9. Place the jack under the side sill at the
front or rear jack-up point closest to the flat
tire.

Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack
head engages firmly into the jack-up point.

10. Insert the jack handle into the jack-
screw, and turn the handle until the tire
clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle
higher than necessary.
11. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat
tire.

In case of emergency/Flat tires

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9-7

In case of emergency/Flat tires

12. Before putting the spare tire on, clean
the mounting surface of the wheel and hub
with a cloth.
13. Put on the spare tire. Replace the
wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand.

WARNING

Do not use oil or grease on the
wheel studs or nuts when the spare
tire is installed. This could cause the
nuts to become loose and lead to an
accident.

14. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise
to lower the vehicle.

15. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely
tighten the wheel nuts to the specified
torque, following the tightening order in the
illustration.
For the wheel nut tightening torque, refer
to

“Tires” F12-8. Never use your foot on

the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension
on the wrench because you may exceed
the specified torque. Have the wheel nut

torque checked at the nearest automotive
service facility.

Support holder

16. Store the flat tire in the spare tire
compartment. Install with the support
holder facing upward and secure the flat
tire by firmly tightening the attaching bolt.

NOTE

If you cannot fix the flat tire firmly, try
turning the support holder upside
down.

17. Store the jack, jack handle and wheel
nut wrench in their storage locations.

9-8

WARNING

Never place a tire or tire changing
tools in the passenger compartment
after changing wheels. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose equipment
could strike occupants and cause
injury. Store the tire and all tools in
the proper place.

& Tire pressure monitoring

system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec.
models)

Low tire pressure warning light (type A)

Low tire pressure warning light (type B)

The tire pressure monitoring system pro-
vides the driver with the warning message
indicated by sending a signal from a
sensor that is installed in each wheel
when tire pressure is severely low.
The tire pressure monitoring system will
activate only when the vehicle is driven.
Also, this system may not react immedi-
ately to a sudden drop in tire pressure (for
example, a blow-out caused running over
a sharp object).

WARNING

. If the low tire pressure warning

light illuminates while driving,
never brake suddenly. Instead,
perform the following procedure.

(1) Keep driving straight ahead

while gradually reducing
speed.

(2) Slowly pull off the road to a

safe place. Otherwise an acci-
dent involving serious vehicle
damage and serious personal
injury could occur.

(3) Check the pressure for all four

tires and adjust the pressure
to the COLD tire pressure
shown on the vehicle placard
on the door pillar on the
driver

’s side.

If this light still illuminates while

driving after adjusting the tire
pressure, a tire may have signifi-
cant damage and a fast leak that
causes the tire to lose air rapidly.
If you have a flat tire, replace it
with a spare tire as soon as
possible.

. When a spare tire is mounted or a

In case of emergency/Flat tires

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9-9

In case of emergency/Jump starting

wheels. Contact your SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible for
tire and sensor replacement and/
or system resetting.

. When a tire is repaired with liquid

sealant, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not
operate properly. If a liquid sea-
lant is used, contact your nearest
SUBARU dealer or other qualified
service shop as soon as possi-
ble. Make sure to replace the tire
pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the
tire. You may reuse the wheel if
there is no damage to it and if the
sealant residue is properly
cleaned off.

If the light illuminates steadily
after blinking for approximately
one minute, promptly contact a
SUBARU dealer to have the sys-
tem inspected.

Jump starting

WARNING

. Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID.

Do not let it come in contact with
the eyes, skin, clothing or the
vehicle.

If battery fluid gets on you,
thoroughly flush the exposed
area with water immediately. Get
medical help if the fluid has
entered your eyes.

If battery fluid is accidentally
swallowed, immediately drink a
large amount of milk or water,
and obtain immediate medical
help.

Keep everyone including chil-
dren away from the battery.

. The gas generated by a battery

explodes if a flame or spark is
brought near it. Do not smoke or
light a match while jump starting.

. Never attempt jump starting if the

discharged battery is frozen. It
could cause the battery to burst
or explode.

. Whenever working on or around

a battery, always wear suitable

eye protectors, and remove metal
objects such as rings, bands or
other metal jewelry.

. Be sure the jumper cables and

clamps on them do not have
loose or missing insulation.

Do not jump start unless cables
in suitable condition are avail-
able.

. A running engine can be danger-

ous. Keep your fingers, hands,
clothing, hair and tools away
from the cooling fan, belts and
any other moving engine parts.
Removing rings, watches and
ties is advisable.

. Jump starting is dangerous if it

done incorrectly. If you are un-
sure about the proper procedure
for jump starting, consult a com-
petent mechanic.

When your vehicle does not start due to a
run down (discharged) battery, the vehicle
may be jump started by connecting your
battery to another battery (called the
booster battery) with jumper cables.

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In case of emergency/Jump starting

Booster battery

Strut mounting nut

(1) Connect one jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the discharged
battery.
(2) Connect the other end of the
jumper cable to the positive (+) term-
inal of the booster battery.
(3) Connect one end of the other
cable to the negative (

−) terminal of

the booster battery.
(4) Connect the other end of the cable
to the strut mounting nut of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.

Make sure that the cables are not near
any moving parts and that the cable
clamps are not in contact with any other
metal.
5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the
booster battery and run it at moderate
speed. Then start the engine of the vehicle
that has the discharged battery.
6. When finished, carefully disconnect
the cables in exactly the reverse order.

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Engine overheating

WARNING

Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap until the engine has been
shut off and has fully cooled down.
When the engine is hot, the coolant
is under pressure. Removing the
cap while the engine is still hot
could release a spray of boiling hot
coolant, which could burn you very
seriously.

If the engine overheats, safely pull off the
road and stop the vehicle in a safe
location.

& If steam is coming from the

engine compartment

. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/

“OFF” position and get everyone away
from the vehicle until it cools down.
. Contact an authorized SUBARU deal-
er.

& If no steam is coming from

the engine compartment

1. Keep the engine running at idling
speed.

2. Open the engine hood to ventilate the
engine compartment. Refer to

“Engine

hood

” F11-5.

Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If
the fan is not turning, immediately turn off
the engine and contact an authorized
SUBARU dealer for repair.
3. After the coolant temperature high
warning light that has blinked or illumi-
nated in RED turns off, turn off the engine.
For details about the warning light, refer to

“Coolant temperature low indicator light/
Coolant temperature high warning light

”

F3-17.
4. After the engine has fully cooled down,
check the coolant level in the reserve
tank. If the coolant level is below the

“LOW” mark, add coolant up to the “FULL”
mark.

NOTE

For details about how to check the
coolant level or how to add coolant,
refer to

“Engine coolant” F11-11.

5. If there is no coolant in the reserve
tank, add coolant to the reserve tank.
Then remove the radiator cap and fill the
radiator with coolant.

If you remove the radiator cap from a hot
radiator, first wrap a thick cloth around the
radiator cap, then turn the cap counter-

clockwise slowly without pressing down
until it stops. Release the pressure from
the radiator. After the pressure has been
fully released, remove the cap by pressing
down and turning it.

In case of emergency/Engine overheating

9-13

In case of emergency/Towing

Towing

If towing is necessary, it is best done by
your SUBARU dealer or a commercial
towing service. Observe the following
procedures for safety.

WARNING

Never tow AWD models with the
front wheels raised off the ground
while the rear wheels are on the
ground, or with the rear wheels
raised off the ground while the front
wheels are on the ground. This will
cause the vehicle to spin away due
to the operation or deterioration of
the center differential.

& Towing hooks and tie-down

hooks/holes

The towing hooks should be used only in
an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle
from mud, sand or snow).

CAUTION

. Use only the specified towing

hooks and tie-down hooks/holes.
Never use suspension parts or
other parts of the body for towing
or tie-down purposes.

. To prevent deformation to the

front bumper and the towing
hook, do not apply excessive
lateral load to the towing hooks.

! Front towing hook
1. Take the towing hook and screwdriver
out of the tool bucket. Take the jack
handle out of the trunk (4-door) or cargo
area (5-door).

2. Cover the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not
scratch the bumper. Insert the flat-head
screwdriver into the cutout of the cover
and pry open the cover.

3. Screw the towing hook into the thread

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Subaru XV Crosstrek (2016 year). Instruction - part 30