Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid (2016 year). Manual — part 27

In case of emergency/In case of a flat tire

In case of a flat tire

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

& Emergency flat tire repair

Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare
tire. If you have a flat tire, you can use the
flat tire repair kit to temporarily repair
punctures, such as those made by nails
or similar objects. To ensure that repair
work goes smoothly, read the following
instructions before sealing a flat tire.
This flat tire repair kit is for temporary
repairs. After making a repair, immediately
have the tire repaired or replaced at a
SUBARU dealer or other qualified service
facility.

WARNING

. Read these instructions and

warnings carefully before sealing
a flat tire. Compliance with these
instructions is vital to ensuring
vehicle safety. Not complying
with these instructions means
risking tire damage, which can
affect vehicle handling and lead

to loss of vehicle control. This
may result in serious injury or
death.

. Do not use tire chains on a tire

that has been repaired with the
flat tire repair kit.

. Do not tow trailer.
. Before using the flat tire repair

kit, park your vehicle in a safe
location where it will not interfere
with traffic.

. When using the flat tire repair kit,

apply the parking brake to make
sure that the vehicle will not
move.

. When using the flat tire repair kit,

turn on the hazard warning
flashers.

. When using the flat tire repair kit,

do not leave the vehicle unat-
tended.

CAUTION

. If you accidentally swallow the

sealant, drink plenty of water and
seek medical attention immedi-
ately.

. If the sealant splashes into your

eyes or onto your skin, wash it

away immediately with plenty of
water. If you feel any discomfort,
seek medical attention.

. Keep the sealant out of the reach

of children.

. Contact with the sealant can

cause allergic reactions for peo-
ple who are allergic to natural
rubber (or latex).

. If used on a vehicle with a tire

pressure monitoring system
(TPMS), the system might not
function correctly.

! When is sealing possible?
Sealing is possible when minor punctures
with a diameter of no more than 3/16 in (4
mm) caused by nails or similar objects
piercing the visible tread of the tire.

CAUTION

Perform temporary repair without
removing the nail or similar objects
from the tire. Removing the nail or
similar objects could result in da-
mage that cannot be repaired with
the sealant in the flat tire repair kit.

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! When is sealing not possible?
Do not use the flat tire repair kit in the
following cases. Contact a SUBARU deal-
er or Commercial Road Service for assis-
tance.

1)

Expiration date

. The expiration date of the sealant has
passed.

NOTE

The sealant has an expiration date.
Replace the sealant before the expira-
tion date has passed. Contact a
SUBARU dealer if you need to replace
the sealant.

1)

Sealing is possible

2)

Sealing is not possible

. The tire damage is not located within
the visible tread of the tire.
. The sidewall of the tire has cracks,
bumps, or similar damage.
. Two or more tires have been punctu-
red. (One bottle of sealant is sufficient to
seal only one tire.)
. The tire has already been damaged as
a result of being driven in an under inflated
condition.
. When the tire bead has unseated from
the wheel.
. The wheel or the tire valve of the flat
tire is damaged.
. The diameter of the puncture in the
visible tread of the tire is more than 3/16 in

(4 mm).
. The temperature is lower than −228F
(

−308C).

! Flat tire repair kit
The flat tire repair kit is stored under the
driver

’s seat.

1)

Case

2)

Speed limit label

3)

Quick reference

4)

Compressor

5)

Sealant application cap

6)

Bottle of sealant

NOTE

. Break the foil seal on the bottle of
the sealant only immediately before
using the sealant. Otherwise, the odor
could become irritating and the sealant

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could be spilled.

. If sealant gets on your clothing, it
might be difficult or impossible to
remove.

WARNING

Observe the following when using
the compressor. Failure to do so
could result in a fire or electric
shock.
. Before using the compressor,

check the power cord for da-
mage. A damaged power cord
could result in an electric shock.

. Do not operate the compressor

with wet hands.

. If fire, smoke, odd odors, or any

other abnormal situation occurs
while using the compressor, dis-
continue use immediately, dis-
connect the power cord, and
contact a SUBARU dealer for
assistance.

CAUTION

Observe the following when using
the compressor. Failure to do so
could result in damage to the com-
pressor.

. Do not operate the compressor

continuously for 10 minutes or
longer.

. Keep water away from the com-

pressor. When working in rainy
conditions, keep the compressor
in a dry location.

. Do not use the compressor in

dusty or sandy locations.

. Stop using the compressor if it

becomes hot to the touch or its
operation becomes sluggish.
Confirm that the compressor
has cooled down before using it
again.

. Do not disassemble or modify the

compressor. Avoid subjecting
the compressor to physical im-
pacts.

! Before use
1. Park your vehicle in a safe location on
a flat, hard surface. Ensure that it does not
interfere with traffic.
2. Turn off the ignition switch.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flashers,
and have the passengers get out of the
vehicle and stand in safe place.
4. If necessary, move your vehicle so that
the valve on the punctured tire is at the

bottom.
5. Make sure the parking brake is ap-
plied.
6. Raise the driver

’s seat to the highest

position, and then slide it as far forward as
possible. For details, refer to

“Front seats”

F1-2.

7. Detach the locking plate, and take out
the flat tire repair kit.

WARNING

Do not place anything under the
driver

’s seat other than the flat tire

repair kit. That may interfere with
front seat locking and cause an
accident.

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CAUTION

. Park your vehicle in a safe loca-

tion on a flat, hard surface.

. The flat tire repair kit is designed

only for tires of the specified tires
of a non-specified size or other
purposes. For the specified tire
size, refer to the tire placard
located on the driver

’s door pil-

lar.

. Store the flat tire repair kit only in

its original location, locked into
place by the locking plate. Other-
wise, it could fly out if the brakes
are applied suddenly, resulting in
unexpected injury.

! How to seal a tire
Take out the compressor from the case
before use and place it on a flat surface
near the tire.

1. Make sure the compressor power
switch (1) is in the

“ ” (off) position.

2. Pull out the hose (2) and power cable
(3) from the back of the compressor.

3. Shake the sealant bottle (4) well, and
then twist open the cap (5).

CAUTION

One bottle of sealant is sufficient for
only one tire. Do not re-use sealant.

NOTE

When working in temperatures below
the freezing point, it is recommended
that you keep the bottle warm inside
the vehicle before using the sealant.

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4. Use the protrusion on the top of the
cap (5) to make a hole in the aluminum
seal on the sealant (4).

CAUTION

Be careful not to spill the sealant.

5. Insert the tube (7) with the application
cap (6) into the sealant bottle (4), and then
tighten the sealant application cap (6) until
it clicks.

6. Connect the compressor hose (2) to
the sealant application cap (6).

CAUTION

. Be careful to not allow the hose

to become twisted.

. When connecting the hose, be

careful to not strip the threads on
the application cap.

7. Remove the valve cap from the punc-
tured tire.

8. Connect the valve fitting (9) on the tip
of the application cap

’s rubber hose (8) to

the valve on the damaged tire, and tighten
completely.

CAUTION

The sealant might leak if the fitting is
not tight enough.

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9. Secure the sealant bottle (4) to the
compressor with Velcro to keep the bottle
upright.

NOTE

It might not be possible to use the
sealant if the bottle falls over. Make
sure the bottle remains upright.

10. Insert the power cord of the compres-
sor (3) into the accessory power outlet
(10).

CAUTION

Be sure to power the compressor
only from the accessory power out-
let.

11. Set the ignition switch to the

“ACC”

position.

12. Once again check the sidewall of the
tire for cracks, bumps, or similar damage
before starting the compressor. If there is
no such damage, press the

“

” (on) side

of the compressor

’s power switch (1) and

inject the sealant and air.

CAUTION

. When injecting sealant, the pres-

sure will exceed 45 psi (300 kPa)
temporarily and then decrease
when all the sealant enters the
tire.

. Do not stand directly next to the

tire while the sealant is being
injected.

. After some sealant and air have

inflated the tire partially, check

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the sidewall of the tire for cracks
and bumps. If any cracks,
bumps, or similar damage ap-
pears in the sidewall while using
the compressor, stop the com-
pressor immediately and press
the air vent button to release the
pressure. In this case, you can-
not repair the tire with the flat tire
repair kit. Contact a SUBARU
dealer or Commercial Road Ser-
vice for assistance.

13. Attach the speed limit (50 mph (80
km/h)) label in a location where it can be
seen easily by the driver.

CAUTION

. Do not attach the speed limit

label to the steering wheel pad
or the dashboard. The label could
interfere with proper operation of
the SRS airbag.

. Do not attach the label in loca-

tions where it will block warning
indicators or the speedometer.

14. Press the

“ ” (off) side of the power

switch (1) when the tire pressure reaches
26 psi (180 kPa).

CAUTION

If the tire pressure does not reach 26
psi (180 kPa) after 10 minutes, the

tire might be damaged severely. In
this case, you cannot repair the tire
with the flat tire repair kit. Contact a
SUBARU dealer or Commercial
Road Service for assistance.

15. Simultaneously, remove the valve fit-
ting (9) on the tip of the application cap

’s

rubber hose (8) from the valve while
pushing the air vent button (11) on the
compressor.

CAUTION

Remove the fitting quickly.

16. Reattach the tire valve cap.

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17. Remove the compressor hose (2) from
the application cap (6).

18. Connect the valve fitting (9) on the tip
of the application cap

’s rubber hose (8) to

the other side of the application cap (5) to
prevent the remaining sealant from leak-

ing out.

CAUTION

Be careful that sealant does not leak
onto skin or fabric.

19. Put away the flat tire repair kit.
20. Immediately start the hybrid system
and begin driving your vehicle for approxi-
mately 10 minutes or 3 miles (5 km) to
distribute the sealant through the tire.
Drive carefully, obeying legal speed limits,
never driving faster than 50 mph (80
km/h), and avoiding sudden steering
movements.
21. After a short drive, stop in a safe place
and re-check the tire pressure.

CAUTION

. If you notice anything unusual

while driving, pull off the road to
a safe place and contact a
SUBARU dealer or Commercial
Road Service for assistance. If
the sealant has not been set
completely, the tire might lose
pressure and became unstable.

. Secure the flat tire repair kit and

bottle so that they do not move.
Otherwise, they could strike a

passenger in the event of a
sudden stop or collision and
cause injury.

NOTE

The low tire pressure warning light
might illuminate while you are driving.

22. Park your vehicle in a safe location,
turn off the ignition switch and check the
tire pressure using the gauge included
with the compressor to inspect tire pres-
sure. The proper tire pressure can be
found on the tire placard attached to the
door pillar on the driver

’s side.

23. Remove the valve cap from the sea-
lant-filled tire.

24. Connect the compressor hose (2) to
the valve on the sealant-filled tire.

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25. Insert the power cord of the compres-
sor (3) into the accessory power outlet
(10).
26. Set the ignition switch to the

“ACC”

position.

27. Press the

“

” (on) side of the

compressor

’s power switch (1), wait a

few seconds, and then press the

“ ” (off)

side of the switch.
28. If the tire pressure is 18 psi (130 kPa)
or more, adjust the tire to the specified
pressure on the tire placard.
If the tire pressure is less than 18 psi (130
kPa), the tire cannot be repaired with
sealant. Do not continue to drive your
vehicle. Contact a SUBARU dealer or
Commercial Road Service for assistance.

NOTE

In cold weather, more time might be
required to complete a repair, and you
might need to drive a longer distance.
In this case, repeat the Steps from (19)
to (27). If the pressure continues to
drop even after repeating this proce-
dure, the tire cannot be repaired with
the repair kit. Do not continue to drive
the car. Contact a SUBARU dealer or
Commercial Road Service for assis-
tance.

29. After sealing the flat tire, immediately
have your vehicle inspected at a SUBARU
dealer or other qualified service facility.

CAUTION

. Drive carefully, obeying legal

speed limits, never driving faster

than 50 mph (80 km/h), and
avoiding sudden steering move-
ments.

. Do not exceed a maximum driv-

ing distance of 125 miles (200
km) on a sealant-filled tire.

NOTE

. After sealing the flat tire temporarily,
have the tire repaired or replaced with a
new tire and tire valve as soon as
possible.

. When a tire is repaired with liquid
sealant, the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter may not operate prop-
erly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact
your nearest SUBARU dealer or other
qualified service shop as soon as
possible. 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.

. The sealant, hose, speed limit label,
and sealant application cap need to be
replaced after using the flat tire repair
kit. Contact a SUBARU dealer for de-
tails.

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& Tire pressure monitoring

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

Low tire pressure warning light

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 by 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, refer to

“In

case of a flat tire

” F9-4.

. When a replacement tire is

mounted or a wheel rim is re-
placed without the original pres-
sure sensor/transmitter being

transferred, the low tire pressure
warning light will illuminate stea-
dily after blinking for approxi-
mately one minute. This indi-
cates the TPMS is unable to
monitor all four road wheels.
Contact your SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible for tire and
sensor replacement and/or sys-
tem 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.

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In case of emergency/Jump starting

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.

& How to jump start

1)

12 V engine restart battery

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, any flames or sparks in
the vicinity could cause an explo-
sion since batteries emit highly
flammable, explosive hydrogen
gas. Also, electric components or
the hybrid system may be damaged.
. Be careful not to mistake the

positive (+) terminal and the
negative (

−) terminal.

. When connecting the jumper

cable, do not let the positive (+)
terminal and the negative (

−)

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terminal come in contact.

. Do not connect the jumper cable

to the 12 V engine restart battery.

. Do not cross connect the 12 V

auxiliary battery and 12 V engine
restart battery in an attempt to
jump start the vehicle.

CAUTION

When replacing the battery or jump-
starting, do not touch the area
around the front bumper. Also, do
not put tools or cloths in this area. If
any function of the cooling system
operates, it may lead to an injury or
a failure of the cooling system.

1. Make sure the booster battery is 12
volts and the negative terminal is
grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, do not let the two vehicles touch.
3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and
accessories.
4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in
the sequence illustrated.

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In case of emergency/Jump starting

A)

Booster battery

B)

Strut mounting nut

(1) Connect one jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the discharged
12 V auxiliary 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 12 V auxiliary
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 hybrid system of the
vehicle that has the discharged 12 V
auxiliary 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 “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 hybrid system running at
idling speed.

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

“Engine

hood

” F11-7.

Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If
the fan is not turning, immediately turn the
ignition switch to the

“OFF” position 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 the ignition
switch to the

“OFF” position. For details

about the warning light, refer to

“Coolant

temperature low indicator light/Coolant
temperature high warning light

” F3-14.

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” F11-13.

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.

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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 hook.

! Front towing hook
1. Take out the towing hook, screwdriver
and jack handle. For the locations of these
tools, refer to

“Maintenance tools” F9-2.

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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hole until its thread can no longer be seen.

4. Tighten the towing hook securely
using the jack handle.

After towing, remove the towing hook from
the vehicle and stow it in the cargo area.
Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.

WARNING

. Do not use the towing hook

except when towing your vehicle.

. Be sure to remove the towing

hook after towing. Leaving the
towing hook mounted on the
vehicle could interfere with prop-
er operation of the SRS airbag
system in a frontal collision.

! Rear towing hook
1. Take out the towing hook, screwdriver
and jack handle. For the locations of these
tools, refer to

“Maintenance tools” F9-2.

2. Pry off the cover on the rear bumper
using a screwdriver, and you will find a
threaded hole for attaching the towing
hook.

3. Screw the towing hook into the thread
hole until its thread can no longer be seen.

4. Tighten the towing hook securely
using the jack handle.

After towing, remove the towing hook from

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