Subaru Crosstrek owner's manuals
The Subaru Crosstrek appears in NHTSA vehicle records for 11 model years, from 2016 to 2026. Pick your year below for the official manual and recalls.
Subaru Crosstrek owner's manual PDFs
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11 yearsHow to get the right Crosstrek manual
- Find your VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or the door jamb label, and decode it below to confirm the model year and trim.
- Open the official Subaru owner site and choose the Crosstrek.
- Select your model year. If the site asks for a VIN, use it so the manual matches your exact equipment.
- Download the owner's manual plus any separate guides for navigation, infotainment, warranty and maintenance.
- Save the PDF to your phone so it's there when you're in the car without signal.
Sections worth bookmarking
Instrument cluster
Every symbol your Crosstrek can show and what to do about it.
MaintenanceService schedule
Intervals for oil, filters, brake fluid and inspections, including severe service.
Capacities and fluids
Oil grade and capacity, coolant type and tire sizes, usually in the last chapter.
Fuses
Fuse box locations and what each fuse protects, near the back of the manual.
Find it on the driver's side of the dashboard or the door jamb label. We don't store what you type.
About Subaru manuals
Subaru publishes owner's manuals and a warranty and maintenance booklet. EyeSight driver assist has a dedicated section, and it is worth reading because windshield replacement affects the cameras.
Questions
Where can I get the Subaru Crosstrek owner's manual?
This page hosts Subaru's official owner's manual PDFs for the 2018 Crosstrek, copied from techinfo.subaru.com. Open one to read it in your browser, download it or print it. For other years, use the official owner site (subaru.com).
Is the manual the same for every Crosstrek year?
No. Manuals are written for each model year and the Crosstrek spans 2016–2026. Equipment, infotainment and maintenance intervals change between years and generations, so always use the edition for your year.
How do I check recalls on a Subaru Crosstrek?
Use the recall checker on this page, which searches NHTSA's recall database by model year. Recalls apply to specific VINs, so confirm with a Subaru dealer or at nhtsa.gov/recalls using your 17 character VIN.