Subaru 2015 XV Crosstrek, Owner'S Manual

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chain should be equally tightened and
care must be taken not to pull the chains
so tightly that the suspension bottoms out.
CAUTION
If your vehicle has a front under-
spoiler and rear underspoiler (both
optional), be careful not to scrape
them when placing the vehicle on
the carrier and when removing the
vehicle from the carrier.
&
Towing with all wheels on the
ground
1. Release the parking brake and put the
transmission in the
“
N
”
position.
2. The ignition switch should be in the
“
ACC
”
position while the vehicle is being
towed.
3. Take up slack in the towline slowly to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
WARNING
.
Never turn the ignition switch to
the
“
LOCK
”
(off) position while
the vehicle is being towed be-
cause the steering wheel and the
direction of the wheels will be
locked.
.
Remember that the brake booster
and power steering do not func-
tion when the hybrid system is
not running. Because the hybrid
system is turned off, it will take
greater effort to operate the
brake pedal and steering wheel.
CAUTION
.
If transmission failure occurs,
transport your vehicle on a flat-
bed truck.
.
Do not run the hybrid system
while being towed using this
method. Transmission damage
could result if the vehicle is
towed with the hybrid system
running.
.
The traveling speed must be
limited to less than 20 mph (30
km/h) and the traveling distance
to less than 31 miles (50 km). For
greater speeds and distances,
transport your vehicle on a flat-
bed truck.
NOTE
For models with
“
keyless access with
push-button start system
”
, if you can-
In case of emergency/Towing
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