Subaru Crosstrek (2023 year). Manual in english — page 28

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ends. If the rubber is not retained properly,
the wiper may scratch the rear window
glass.
5. Install the wiper blade assembly to the
wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place.
6. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly
lower it in position.

Battery

WARNING

.

Before beginning work on or near

any battery, be sure to extinguish
all cigarettes, matches, and light-
ers. Never expose a battery to an
open flame or electric sparks.
Batteries give off a gas which is
highly flammable and explosive.

.

For safety, in case an explosion

does occur, wear eye protection
or shield your eyes when working
near any battery. Never lean over
a battery.

.

Do not let battery fluid contact

eyes, skin, fabrics, or paint be-
cause battery fluid is a corrosive
acid. If battery fluid gets on your
skin or in your eyes, immediately
flush the area with water thor-
oughly. Seek medical help imme-
diately if acid has entered the
eyes.

If battery fluid is accidentally
swallowed, immediately drink a
large amount of milk or water,
and seek medical attention im-
mediately.

.

To lessen the risk of sparks,

remove rings, metal watchbands,
and other metal jewelry. Never
allow metal tools to contact the
positive battery terminal and any-
thing connected to it WHILE you
are at the same time in contact
with any other metallic portion of
the vehicle because a short cir-
cuit will result.

.

Keep everyone including children

away from the battery.

.

Charge the battery in a well-

ventilated area.

.

Battery posts, terminals and re-

lated accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Batteries also contain
other chemicals known to the
State of California to cause can-
cer.

Wash hands after handling

.

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1)

Cap

2)

Upper level

3)

Lower level

It is unnecessary to periodically check the
battery fluid level or periodically refill with
distilled water.
However, if the battery fluid level is below
the lower level, remove the cap. Fill to the
upper level with distilled water.

For “SUBARU STARLINK Safety and
Security” without navigation system:

When the vehicle battery is discharged or
replaced, certain internal settings can be
restored only by pairing the vehicle to a
smartphone via Bluetooth, or by visiting a
SUBARU dealer. Until those internal set-
tings are restored, certain convenience
features, including the “Service Appoint-
ment Scheduler,” may be unavailable.

CAUTION

Never use more than 10 amperes
when charging the battery because
it will shorten battery life.

Fuses

CAUTION

Never replace a fuse with one having
a higher rating or with material other
than a fuse because serious damage
or a fire could result.

NOTE

Fuse rating and using circuit are de-
scribed on each behind the fuse box
cover.

The fuses are designed to melt during an
overload to prevent damage to the wiring
harness and electrical equipment. The
fuses are located in two fuse boxes.

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One is located under the instrument panel
behind the fuse box cover on the driver’s
seat side. To remove the cover, pull it out.

1)

Spare fuses

The other one (main fuse box) is housed in
the engine compartment. Also, the spare
fuses are stored in the fuse box cover.

The fuse puller is stored in the main fuse
box in the engine compartment.
Pinch the upper part of the fuse puller
when removing it from the main fuse box.

1)

Good

2)

Blown

If any lights, accessories or other electrical
controls do not operate, inspect the corre-
sponding fuse. If a fuse has blown, replace
it.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/
“OFF” position and turn off all electrical
accessories.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Determine which fuse may be blown.
Look at the back side of each fuse box
cover.

4. Pull out the fuse with the fuse puller.
5. Inspect the fuse. If it has blown,
replace it with a spare fuse of the same
rating.
6. If the same fuse blows again, this
indicates that its system has a problem.
Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs.

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Installation of accessories

Always consult your SUBARU dealer
before installing fog lights or any other
electrical equipment in your vehicle. Such
accessories may cause the electronic
system to malfunction if they are incor-
rectly installed or if they are not suited for
the vehicle.

Replacing bulbs

WARNING

Bulbs may become very hot while
illuminated. Before replacing bulbs,
turn off the lights and wait until the
bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is
a risk of sustaining a burn injury.

CAUTION

Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could
result in a fire. For the specified
wattage of each bulb, refer to “Bulb
chart”

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NOTE

For models with type B combination
meter, if SRH is malfunctioning, the
SRH OFF indicator light appears on the
combination meter when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position. It
indicates that SRH has been deacti-
vated. Contact a SUBARU dealer for an
inspection.

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Headlights (models with LED
headlights)

LED headlight warning light (type B)

The LED headlight warning light illumi-
nates if the LED headlights malfunction.
Have your vehicle inspected at a SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible.

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Headlights (models with ha-
logen headlights)

CAUTION

Halogen headlight bulbs become
very hot while in use. If you touch
the bulb surface with bare hands or
greasy gloves, fingerprints or
grease on the bulb surface will
develop into hot spots, causing the
bulb to break. If there are finger
prints or grease on the bulb surface,
wipe them away with a soft cloth
moistened with alcohol.

NOTE

.

If headlight aiming is required, con-

sult your SUBARU dealer for proper
adjustment of the headlight aim.

.

It may be difficult to replace the

bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary.

Perform the following steps to replace the
bulbs.

Right-hand side

1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on
the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct.

Left-hand side

2. Use a screwdriver to remove the
secured clip of the washer tank. To make
it easy to access the bulb, turn the neck of
the washer fluid filler pipe as illustrated.

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1)

Low beam bulb

2)

High beam bulb

3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb and remove the bulb from
the headlight assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Replace the bulb with new one. At this
time, use care not to touch the bulb
surface.
5. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. Install the air intake duct with clips
(right-hand side).
8. Set the washer fluid filler pipe to the
original place and secure it by clip (left-
hand side).

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Front turn signal light

It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary.

&

Parking light

It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary.

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Front fog light (if equipped)

It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary.

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Rear combination lights

1. Remove the covers.

2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the upper and lower screws that secure the
rear combination light assembly.

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3. Slide the rear combination light as-
sembly rearward and remove it from the
vehicle.

1)

Tail light

2)

Rear side marker light

3)

Rear turn signal light

4. Remove the bulb socket from the rear
combination light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
6. Set the bulb socket into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.

1)

Guide pins

2)

Catches

3)

Clips

7. Put the rear combination light assem-
bly into place while aligning the 2 guide
pins and catches with the guide holes and
clips on the vehicle.

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8. Tighten the upper and lower screws.
9. Reinstall the covers.

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Backup light

1. Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the
light cover or rear gate light (if equipped)
as shown in the illustration, then pry it off
the rear gate trim.

2. For left side light, turn the bulb socket
clockwise and remove it.
For right side light, turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it.

3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.

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4. For left side light, turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and install it.
For right side light, turn the bulb socket
clockwise and install it.
5. Install the light cover or rear gate light
(if equipped) on the rear gate trim.

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License plate light

1. The license plate lights must be
pushed outwards, and then pulled out to
be removed.

2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull out the socket.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb socket and the
license plate light cover.

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Map light

CAUTION

Replacing the bulb could cause
burns since the bulb may be very
hot. Have the bulb replaced by your
SUBARU dealer.

&

Vanity mirror light (if
equipped)

CAUTION

Replacing the bulb could cause
burns since the bulb may be very
hot. Have the bulb replaced by your
SUBARU dealer.

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Dome light and cargo area
light

Dome light

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Cargo area light

1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.

&

Other bulbs

It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary.

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Adjusting headlight aim
(models with LED headlights)

1)

Adjustment screw A

2)

Adjustment screw B

!

Before checking the headlight aim-
ing

1. Make sure the vehicle has a full tank of
gasoline and the area around the headlight
is not deformed.
2. Park the vehicle on level ground.
3. Sit in the driver’s seat.
4. Bounce the vehicle several times.

!

Headlight aim adjustment

Right-hand side

1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on
the air intake duct, and then remove the air
intake duct.

1)

Adjustment direction mark

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2. Turn the screw A clockwise or counter-
clockwise to adjust it.
Remember the direction of the rotation and
number of rotations.

3. Turn screw B the same number of turns
and in the same direction as step 2.

NOTE

.

If the headlight aim cannot be ad-

justed, contact your SUBARU dealer.

.

To inspect of the headlight aim

position, consult a SUBARU dealer.

Replacing key battery

The access key fob/transmitter battery
may be discharged under the following
conditions.

.

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.

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Safety precautions

CAUTION

.

Do not let dust, oil or water get on

or in the access key fob/transmit-
ter when replacing battery.

.

Before replacing the battery, re-

move any static electricity.

.

Be careful not to touch or damage

the printed circuit board in the
access key fob/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 explosion

if 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.

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Replacing battery of access
key fob

CAUTION

When removing or reinstalling the
access key fob cover, make sure that
the plastic part does not come off or
become misaligned.

Battery: Button battery CR2032 or
equivalent

1)

Release button

2)

Emergency key

1. Take out the emergency key.

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 fob
by fitting the projections and recesses
together.

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Replacing transmitter battery

Battery: Button battery CR1620 or
equivalent

1. Wrap a flat-head screwdriver with vinyl
tape or a cloth. Open the key head using a
flat-head screwdriver.

2. Remove the transmitter case from the
key head.

3. Open the transmitter case by releasing
the hooks.

1)

Negative (−) side facing up

4. Replace the old battery with a new
battery making sure to install the new
battery with the negative (−) side facing up.
5. Put together the transmitter case by
fitting the hooks on the case.
6. Reinstall the transmitter case in the
key head.
7. Refit the removed half of the key head.

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Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 12-2
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12-3
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12-3
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
Manual transmission, front differential and rear

differential gear oil . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12-6

Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 12-6
Engine coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12-7

Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12-7
Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8
Temporary spare tires . . . . . . . . . . ... 12-8
Brake disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8

Bulb chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12-9

Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9
Bulb chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12-10

Vehicle identification . . . . . . . . . . .. 12-13

Specifications

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Specifications

These specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Dimensions

in (mm)

Item

Overall length

176.5 (4,485)

Overall width

Models with rear gate light

71.7 (1,820)

Models without rear gate light

71.0 (1,800)

Overall height

63.6 (1,615)

Wheel base

104.9 (2,665)

Tread

Front

61.0 (1,550)

Rear

61.2 (1,555)

Ground clearance*

1

8.7 (220)

*1: Measured with vehicle empty

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Engine

Engine model

FB20 (2.0 L, DOHC, non-turbo)

FB25 (2.5 L, DOHC, non-turbo)

Engine type

Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder,

4 stroke direct injection gasoline engine

Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder,

4-stroke direct injection gasoline engine

Displacement cu-in (cc)

122 (1,995)

152 (2,498)

Bore

6

Stroke in (mm)

3.31

6

3.54 (84.0

6

90.0)

3.70

6

3.54 (94.0

6

90.0)

Compression ratio

12.5 : 1

12.0 : 1

Firing order

1 – 3 – 2 – 4

1 – 3 – 2 – 4

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Fuel

Fuel requirement

Fuel tank capacity

Unleaded gasoline with 87 AKI (90 RON) or higher

16.6 US gal (63 liters, 13.9 Imp gal)

For more details, refer to “Fuel”

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