Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Most common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corrosion are:
- The accumulation of moisture retaining dirt and debris in body panel sections, cavities, and other areas.
- Damage to paint and other protective coatings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor accidents.
- Corrosion is accelerated on the vehicle when:
- It is exposed to road salt or dust control chemicals, or used in coastal areas where there is more salt in the air, or in areas where there is considerable industrial pollution.
- It is driven in areas of high humidity, especially when temperatures range just above freezing.
- Dampness in certain parts of the vehicle remains for a long time, even though other parts of the vehicle may be dry.
- High temperatures will cause corrosion to parts of the vehicle which cannot dry quickly due to lack of proper ventilation.
Corrosion protection
Your SUBARU has been designed and
built to resist corrosion. Special materials
and protective finishes have been used on
most parts of the vehicle to help maintain
fine appearance, strength, and r ...
To help prevent corrosion
Wash the vehicle regularly to prevent
corrosion of the body and suspension
components. Also, wash the vehicle
promptly after driving on any of the
following surfaces.
roads that have been salt ...
Other materials:
Inspection
EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES)(H4DO) > PCV ValveINSPECTION1. PCV VALVE1. Check that the PCV valve has no deformation, cracks or other damages.2. Check that air is discharged from (B) when air is blown into (A).3. Check that air does not come out from (B) when air is blown into ( ...
Location
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Relay and FuseLOCATIONMain fuse boxFuse 15 A (key warning switch, turn signal & hazard unit, body integrated unit)(A)Fuse 20 A (body integrated unit, immobilizer antenna)(B)Relay & fuse boxFuse 15 A (body integrated unit)(C)Fuse 10 A (keyless access CM, TPMS & key ...
Electrical component location Location
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)(H4DO) > Electrical Component LocationLOCATION1. CONTROL MODULE(1)Engine control module (ECM)(3)Malfunction indicator light(4)Data link connector(2)Delivery (test) mode fuse 2. SENSOR(1)Mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor(5)Crankshaft position sensor(9)Intake ca ...
