tow SUBARU CROSSTREK 2021 Getting Started Guide

PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
WELCOME................. 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION.............. 4
OWNER’S RESOURCES....... 4
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY..... 5
TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL
DRIVE SUBARU............. 6
ENTRY AND EXIT
KEYLESS ENTRY............ 7
KEYLESS ACCESS WITH PUSH
BUTTON START............. 8
INSTRUMENT PANEL........10
GETTING COMFORTABLE
SEATING...................12
TILT AND TELESCOPIC STEERING
COLUMN...................14
POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS . . 14
REAR VIEW MIRROR.........15
POWER WINDOWS..........16
POWER MOONROOF........16
CLIMATE CONTROL..........17
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS . . 20
CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCHES
(LOWER LEFT)..............21
AUDIO CONTROLS...........21CRUISE CONTROL...........22
ADVANCED ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL.................22
I/SET SWITCH...............23
INFO SWITCH...............23
LIGHT CONTROLS...........24
TURN SIGNALS.............25
WINDSHIELD WIPERS........25
REAR WINDOW WIPER.......26
OVERHEAD CONSOLE........26
GAUGES AND WARNING
LIGHTS
COMBINATION METER.......28
WARNING AND INDICATOR
LIGHTS....................29
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
IGNITION SWITCH...........30
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH...................30
STARTING THE VEHICLE......30
DRIVING THE VEHICLE.......31
AUTO START–STOP.........33
X-MODE
®..................35
TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE...36
REFUELING
FUEL FILLER LID............37
FUEL......................37
FUEL CAPACITY.............37
TABLE OF CONTENTS

PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
FOLDING THE REAR SEATS...38
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS.......38
LATCH/ANCHOR............39
REAR SEAT REMINDER.......40
CARGO COVER.............40
SPARE TIRE AND JACK.......41
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
HOOD PROP................42
2.0L OR 2.5L ENGINE.........43
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN......44
ENGINE OIL................44
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY.......44
ROOF RAIL CAPACITY........45
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY . . 45
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS).............46
STARLINK OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW OF YOUR MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM...................47
BUTTONS..................48
TOUCHSCREEN.............50
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS.................51
VOICE RECOGNITION........52
STARLINK HOME
HOME SCREEN ICONS.......54
REARRANGING ICONS.......54
ADDING SHORTCUTS........55
DRIVER PROFILE
CREATING A DRIVER PROFILE . . 56
MULTIMEDIA
RADIO.....................58
MEDIA.....................59
PHONE
PAIRING A PHONE...........60
MAKING A CALL.............60
RECEIVING A CALL..........61
TEXT MESSAGES............62
APPS
SUBARU STARLINK®IN-VEHICLE
APPS......................63SUBARU STARLINK
®MOBILE
APP.......................65
MYSUBARU................67
MAPS (if equipped)
MAPS OVERVIEW............68
CREATING HOME AND WORK
PROFILES..................68
STARLINK SAFETY AND
SECURITY
SAFETY AND SECURITY
OVERVIEW.................69
ENROLLMENT..............70
MYSUBARU INTEGRATION....70
SUBARU STARLINK
®WI-FI
HOTSPOT..................71
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
SETTINGS AND UPDATES
OVERVIEW.................72
SOUND....................73
PHONE....................73
MAPS/NAVIGATION..........74
CLOCK....................76
EYESIGHT
EYESIGHT®OVERVIEW.......78
OPERATION................78
FUNCTIONS................79
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS.................85
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING AND
PRE-COLLISION BRAKING
SYSTEM OFF SWITCHES......86
DRIVER ASSIST
TECHNOLOGIES
REAR-VISION CAMERA.......87
BLIND-SPOT DETECTION (BSD)/
REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT
(RCTA)....................87
HIGH BEAM ASSIST (HBA)....88
STEERING RESPONSIVE
HEADLIGHTS (SRH)..........88
REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING
(RAB).....................89
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SUBARU STARLINK®Safety and Security(subscription required)
SOS Emergency:Press the red
“SOS” button on the overhead
console in the event of an
emergency to speak with a
SUBARU STARLINK
®Customer
Care Advisor.
Enhanced Roadside Assistance:
Press the blue “i” button on the
overhead console or select the
“Roadside Assistance” option in
the “MySubaru” menu on the
multimedia system.
For more information, please refer to “Safety and Security Overview” on page 69 or
the SUBARU STARLINK®Safety and Security Owner’s Manual.
Subaru Roadside Assistance
Subaru Roadside Assistance:
1-800-261-2155
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on your Subaru; there are no forms to
complete. This service is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited
Warranty, whichever comes first. See your retailer for details and refer to the Roadside
Assistance guide in the owner’s information kit for the details on this coverage. A Subaru
Roadside Assistance decal has been affixed to the driver’s door window.
Roadside assistance helps with:
• Towing to the nearest authorized Subaru retailer if you cannot safely drive your Subaru
• Jump-start if your battery is dead
• Gasoline delivery if you run out of gas
• Flat tire change to install your spare
• Emergency lockout service
• National Subaru retailer locator service, with phone numbers and location of the nearest
retailer anywhere in the U.S. or Canada
NOTE: Specifically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service
requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation of any laws,
or vehicle modifications not recommended by the manufacturer.
SOS and Roadside Assistance Buttons
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
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TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SUBARU
Since Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive distributes power to all four wheels, improper
towing may damage your AWD system. The best way to tow your Crosstrek is with a
flatbed truck by your Subaru retailer or a commercial towing service.
PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
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Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights automatically turn on when the engine is running, the parking
brake released, the select lever is out of the “P” position, and the light switch is set to Off,
“AUTO” (if equipped), or “
”. Always turn on the headlights when it’s dark outside by
rotating the dial to the “
” or “AUTO” position.
TURN SIGNALS
Push fully up for the right turn signal and fully
down for left turn signal. Your Subaru also has
a one-touch lane changer feature: push slightly
up and release to signal a right lane change or
push slightly down and release to signal a left
lane change.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
To turn on the wipers, press the wiper control
lever down one position for intermittent, two
positions for low speed, or three positions for
high speed. When the lever is in the
intermittent position, rotate the dial to adjust
the operating interval of the wipers. To turn the
wipers off, return the lever to the “OFF”
position. For a single wipe, move the lever up
from the off position.
Pull the lever toward you to wash the
windshield. The washer will spray and the wipers will operate while you pull the lever.
CONTROLS
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Paddle Shift Control Switches(if equipped)
You can shift gears using the
paddle shift control switches. To
upshift to the next higher gear,
pull the “+” paddle on the right
toward you. To downshift to the
next lower gear, pull the “–”
paddle on the left toward you.
You can temporarily shift gears
even when the select lever is in
the “D” position by pulling either
the “+” or “–” paddle toward you.
Once vehicle speed stabilizes, the
transmission will switch back to
normal mode.
SI-DRIVE(if equipped)
Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive) has
2 modes: Intelligent (I) and Sport (S). Each
mode is designed for different types of driving:
Intelligent:
The Intelligent (I) mode provides well balanced performance with greater fuel efficiency and
smooth driveability without stress. Power delivery is moderate during acceleration for
maximum fuel efficiency.
Sport:
The Sport (S) mode provides the engine power desired by those who want to make the
driving experience their own personal adventure.
SI-Drive Switches
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
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FUEL FILLER LID
To open the fuel filler lid, pull up the fuel filler
lid release lever located on the floor to the left
of the driver’s seat.
The fuel filler lid is located toward the rear of
the passenger side.
While refueling, place the fuel filler cap on the
cap holder inside the lid.
After refueling, put the cap back on and turn it
clockwise until you hear a clicking noise. Be
certain not to catch the tether under the cap
while tightening.
To close the lid, press it until you hear it latch.
NOTE: If the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks or if the tether is caught under the
cap, the Check Engine warning light may illuminate.
FUEL
Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. Do not use fuels
with more than 15% ethanol for 2.0L engine models or 10% ethanol for 2.5L engine
models.
For more information, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
FUEL CAPACITY
Capacity
Full Fuel Tank
16.6 US gallons
Low Fuel Warning Light
2.5 US gallons
Fuel Filler Lid Release
Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
REFUELING
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REAR SEAT REMINDER(if equipped)
The Rear Seat Reminder system assists you in
preventing a child or pet from being left in your
Subaru. The system monitors the opening and
closing of the rear side door. It does not
physically sense the presence of a child or pet.
The system turns on if your Subaru is started
within 30 minutes of a rear side door opening
or closing. It also turns on if a rear side door is
opened and closed when your Subaru is
running and stationary. The system remains on
if your Subaru is turned off and back on again
within 30 minutes and the rear side doors
remained closed.
When you turn your Subaru off, the system warns you audibly and with a “Reminder, Look
in Rear Seat” message in the Combination Meter Display (CMD).
The system operates only one time with each ignition cycle and opening and closing of a
rear side door. You can turn the Rear Seat Reminder off in the Combination Meter Display
(CMD).
CARGO COVER(if equipped)
Use the detachable cargo cover to protect
contents in the cargo area from direct sunlight.
Pull the cover toward the rear of your Subaru
and insert both ends of the cover into the
guides.
Store the cover under the floor of the cargo
area when not in use. Make sure to hook the
loops on the floor cover to the hooks in the
trim panel to help carry the load of any
contents that are stored in the cargo area.
Instructions for operation are included on the
cargo cover housing.
Cargo Cover and Storage Area
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SPARE TIRE AND JACK
A jack and other maintenance tools are stored
in the tool bucket in the center of the spare
tire, located under the cargo floor.
Your vehicle is equipped with the following
maintenance tools.
• Jack
• Jack handle
• Screwdriver
• Towing hook (eye bolt)
• Wheel nut wrench
For more information, please refer to “Maintenance Tools” in your Owner’s Manual.
PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS
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ROOF RAIL CAPACITY
CROSS BARS DYNAMIC ROOF RAILS DYNAMIC ROOF RAIL STATIC
150 Pounds 176 Pounds 700 Pounds
For more information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY
Maximum total trailer weight* Maximum tongue weight*
1,500 pounds 150 pounds
*Towing a trailer with brakes.
NOTE:
• For models equipped with the BSD (Blind Spot Detection) and RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) driving support systems, when towing a trailer, it may be necessary to press the
BSD/RCTA OFF switch to deactivate the system. The system may not operate as
expected due to obstruction of the radar waves. For details about the BSD/RCTA OFF
switch, refer to page 87 and/or your Owner’s Manual.
• For models equipped with the RAB (Reverse Automatic Braking) driving support system,
when towing a trailer, it may be necessary to press the RAB button to deactivate the
system. The system may not operate as expected due to obstruction of the sonar
waves. For details about the RAB button, refer to page 89 and/or your Owner’s Manual.
For more information, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
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