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Quick Guide
Crosstrek Hybrid
2020
Love. It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

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  • Page 1 Quick Guide Crosstrek Hybrid 2020 Love. It’s what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.
  • Page 2 Specific combinations of equipment or features may vary from time to time, and by geographic area. Subaru of America, Inc. reserves the right to change or discontinue at any time, without notice: Prices, colors, materials, equipment, accessories, specifications, models and packages, without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE ENTRY AND EXIT INSTRUMENT PANEL GETTING COMFORTABLE CONTROLS GAUGES AND WARNING LIGHTS OPERATING THE VEHICLE REFUELING AND RECHARGING PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS ENGINE COMPARTMENT ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX...
  • Page 4: Purpose Of This Guide

    PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE FORWARD Congratulations on choosing a Subaru vehicle! This Quick Guide is designed to provide information on the basic operation and key features of your Subaru vehicle. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the entire Owner’s Manual to ensure complete understanding.
  • Page 5 Subaru Roadside Assistance: 1-800-261-2155 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 •...
  • Page 6 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 Subaru is with a flatbed truck by your Subaru Retailer or a commercial towing service.
  • Page 7: Entry And Exit

    ENTRY AND EXIT KEYLESS ENTRY Lock/Arm • Pressing this button will lock all doors and the rear gate and activate the security alarm. • If any of the doors or the rear gate are not fully closed, five rapid chirps will sound and the hazard warning flashers will flash.
  • Page 8 ENTRY AND EXIT Automatic Door Locking/Unlocking With this function, all doors will automatically lock or unlock when certain conditions are met based on your preference. You can change the setting in the Combination Meter Display (CMD). Possible settings are: Automatic Vehicle Speed Shift Into or Out locking...
  • Page 9 ENTRY AND EXIT Opening the Rear Gate Press the rear gate opener button to unlock and open the rear gate (or also unlock all doors depending on the setting). Two chirps will sound and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice. Locking Using the Rear Gate Close all doors and the rear gate and press the rear lock button.
  • Page 10: Instrument Panel

    INSTRUMENT PANEL Power Windows (p. 13) Power Exterior Mirrors (p. 12) Instrument Panel Switches (p. 21) I/Set Switch (p. 18) Audio Controls (p. 18) Light Controls (p. 19) Combination Meter (p. 23)
  • Page 11 INSTRUMENT PANEL Adaptive Cruise Control (p. 18) Multi-Function Display (MFD) 10 Windshield Wipers (p. 20) ® 11 SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia Touchscreen 12 Climate Controls (p. 14) 13 CVT Select Lever (p. 25)
  • Page 12: Getting Comfortable

    GETTING COMFORTABLE SEATING Power Driver’s Seat (if equipped) Forward/Backward and Height: Moving the switch forward or backward will adjust the seat in that direction. Pulling up or pushing down the entire switch will adjust the height of the seat cushion. Recline Seatback: Moving the switch forward or backward will adjust the angle of the seatback.
  • Page 13 GETTING COMFORTABLE Head Restraint Adjustment Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower it, push it down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback. Each head restraint should be adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.
  • Page 14 For programming instructions, please refer to the Owner’s Manual or visit www.subaru.com/homelink to view a how-to video. ® NOTE: HomeLink 5 may not be compatible with some older door openers or additional equipment may be required.
  • Page 15 GETTING COMFORTABLE POWER WINDOWS To open or close a window, partially press or pull up the corresponding switch and hold. The front windows have a one-touch auto up/down function. Fully press down or pull up and release to automatically open or close the window.
  • Page 16 GETTING COMFORTABLE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Automatic Climate Control Set your desired temperature and let the system automatically make the adjustments for you. At any time, you can manually take control of the climate settings. Operation in Automatic Mode Automatic Control Button: This system automatically controls all of the climate system except defogging.
  • Page 17 Recirculated/Outside Air Button: Press this button to prevent outside air from entering your Subaru. Press the button again to allow outside air into your Subaru. NOTE: To prevent windshield fogging, do not remain in the recirculated mode for an...
  • Page 18 If equipped, the outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer will also activate. You can customize this function for continuous ® operation through the Combination Meter Display (CMD) or the SUBARU STARLINK touch screen. Keyless Access A/C Button...
  • Page 19 Electrical power (12V) is available for use with in-vehicle electrical appliances with a maximum power rating of 120W. These outlets cannot be used to connect to the SUBARU ® STARLINK multimedia system. Auxiliary Input Jack The 3.5mm auxiliary input jack is located...
  • Page 20: Controls

    CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROLS For more information, please refer to the ® SUBARU STARLINK Owner’s Manual or Quick Guide. Presets/Skip Volume Source INFO Hands-free calling ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL For more information, please refer to the ® EyeSight Owner’s Manual or Quick Guide.
  • Page 21 CONTROLS LIGHT CONTROLS AUTO: Rotate the end of the lever to automatically turn your Subaru’s lights on or off, depending on the level of outside light. Running Lights: Rotate the end of the lever to turn on the instrument panel lights, parking lights, side marker lights, tail lights, and license plate lights.
  • Page 22 CONTROLS TURN SIGNALS Push slightly up for right lane change or fully up for right turn signal. Push slightly down for left lane change or fully down for left turn signal. 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.
  • Page 23 ® SUBARU STARLINK Roadside Assistance Provider (subscription required). Press and hold the button for about two seconds to cancel the call. For more information, please refer to the SUBARU ® STARLINK Quick Guide. Automatic Illumination: When the switch is in the “DOOR” position, the map lights illuminate when any door is opened, the doors are unlocked using the remote keyless entry system or keyless access function, or the ignition is turned from “ON”...
  • Page 24 CONTROLS Lane Departure Warning OFF Switch: Press and hold this switch for two seconds to turn off the Lane Departure Warning and the Lane Sway Warning function. Press and hold the switch again for two seconds to turn the systems back on. For more ®...
  • Page 25: Gauges And Warning Lights

    GAUGES AND WARNING LIGHTS GAUGES Power Meter Fuel Gauge Select Lever/Position Indicator Trip Meter and Odometer Combination Meter Display (CMD) Speedometer Driver Assist Indicator WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS Red lights indicate immediate attention is required. Some examples are: Seatbelt Door Brake system warning open...
  • Page 26: Operating The Vehicle

    OPERATING THE VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH Pressing the ignition switch once with your foot off the brake will place the ignition in “ACC” (accessory) mode. You will be able to use the radio and accessory power outlets. Pressing the ignition switch twice with your foot off the brake will place the ignition in “ON”.
  • Page 27 OPERATING THE VEHICLE DRIVING THE VEHICLE Select Lever Positions Press the select lever button on the front of the lever while shifting positions. D Position (Drive) This position is for normal driving. The vehicle systems work together to provide a mix of performance, fuel efficiency, and high-voltage battery management.
  • Page 28 OPERATING THE VEHICLE Normal Mode (Default) This is the default mode and is best for local driving. In Normal Mode, the vehicle automatically changes between EV (electric motor only) and HEV (electric motor and gasoline engine) driving, depending on conditions. As Normal Mode is used, high-voltage battery charge gradually depletes.
  • Page 29 OPERATING THE VEHICLE Energy Flow Display Press the “INFO” button on the steering wheel to select the energy flow screen in the Multi-Function Display (MFD). NOTE: There are many possible screens. Not all are shown. Gasoline Engine Electric Motor high-Voltage Battery Remaining High-Voltage Battery EV Driving Mode Displays when the vehicle is driving in electric...
  • Page 30 OPERATING THE VEHICLE Power Meter The indication of the power meter will change depending on the operation of the accelerator pedal. It shows the energy output conditions during driving and the regeneration energy status. CHARGE Energy is being recovered by the high-voltage battery through regenerative charging.
  • Page 31 EV driving range on remaining high-voltage battery Gasoline engine driving range on remaining fuel SI-DRIVE Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive) SI-Drive has 2 modes; Intelligent (I) and Sport (S) or Intelligent (I) and Sport Sharp (S#). Each mode is designed for different types of driving: Intelligent: •...
  • Page 32 OPERATING THE VEHICLE ® X-MODE X-MODE is the integrated control system of the engine, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system and Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) systems. It helps to maximize traction in slippery conditions such as mud or snow. In certain situations such as deep mud or snow, it may help to turn VDC off to allow for more wheel spin.
  • Page 33 3. Press the ignition switch. Make sure the hybrid “READY” indicator light is off before you exit the vehicle. The hybrid system will stop, and the power will be turned off. NOTE: The windows will remain active for about 45 seconds and the SUBARU ® STARLINK Multimedia system will remain on for about three minutes or until a door is opened, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 34: Refueling And Recharging

    REFUELING AND RECHARGING CHARGING THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY Opening the Charging Door The charge port door is locked and unlocked with the keyless access system. Push the charge port door to open. The door must be unlocked, or you must be carrying the access key fob.
  • Page 35 REFUELING AND RECHARGING CHARGING Connecting the Charger To connect the charger: 1. Insert the charge cable into the outlet of the external power source. Check that the power indicator on the Charging Circuit Interrupting Device is illuminated. NOTE: To reduce the load on the outlet and plug, use a string or something similar to hang the Charging Circuit Interrupting Device on a hook or other object.
  • Page 36 REFUELING AND RECHARGING Disconnecting the Charger To disconnect the charger: 1. If you have locked the charging connector, carry the access key fob and press the charge cable connector lock switch. 2. Depress the latch release button while pulling the charging connector toward you. 3.
  • Page 37 REFUELING AND RECHARGING REFUELING THE GASOLINE ENGINE Stop the vehicle and put the ignition in “OFF”. Then, press the release switch on the instrument panel to open the fuel filler door. The door is located toward the rear of the passenger side. A “Preparing to open”...
  • Page 38: Passenger/Cargo Areas

    NOTE: Make sure the high-voltage battery cooling vent on the passenger side is not blocked. LATCH/ANCHOR Your Subaru is equipped with Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH). For maximum safety, first carefully read the LATCH system instructions from the device manufacturer, as well as the installation instructions in your Owner’s Manual, to...
  • Page 39 PASSENGER/CARGO AREAS CARGO COVER Use the detachable cargo cover to protect contents in the cargo area from direct sunlight. Insert both ends of the cover into the guides. Pull the cover out to remove it. Fold the cover and store it under the floor of the cargo area when not in use.
  • Page 40 For more information, please refer to the “In Case of Emergency” chapter in the Owner’s Manual. Sealant bottle Air compressor If you require additional roadside assistance, ® contact SUBARU STARLINK Enhanced Roadside Assistance or Subaru Roadside Assistance (see page 3).
  • Page 41: Engine Compartment

    ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOOD PROP The hood prop is located in the front of the engine compartment. Fold it up and insert the end into the slot marked with an arrow. 2.0L Engine WARNING: Do not touch orange colored or labeled items. Brake Fluid Reservoir Engine Oil Filter Main Fuse Box...
  • Page 42: Additional Specifications

    ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN The performance and long life of your Subaru are dependent on how you handle and care for your Subaru while it is new. Follow these instructions during the first 1,000 miles: • Do not race the engine.
  • Page 43 ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) Your Subaru has a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The pressure of each individual tire can be found within the Combination Meter Display (CMD). Tire pressure specification is on the tire information placard located on the inside of...
  • Page 44: Index

    Charging Point ... . . 32 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Opening the Charging Door ..32 Subaru Roadside Assistance ..3 CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ®...
  • Page 45 OVERHEAD PANEL ... . 21 TOWING YOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SUBARU ....4 TRAILER TOWING CAPACITY ..40 TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE POWER EXTERIOR MIRRORS .
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  • Page 52 SUBARU of America, Inc. One Subaru Drive Camden, NJ 08103-9800 MSA5B2008A Issued September 2019 Printed in USA 09/19...

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