Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Using a warm water washer
- Keep a good distance of 12 in (30 cm) or more between the washer nozzle and the vehicle.
- Do not wash the same area continuously.
- If a stain will not come out easily, wash by hand. Some warm water washers are of the high temperature, high pressure type, and they can damage or deform the resin parts such as moldings, or cause water to leak into the vehicle.
Washing the underbody
Chemicals, salts and gravel used for
deicing road surfaces are extremely corrosive,
accelerating the corrosion of underbody
components, such as the exhaust
system, fuel and brake lines, brake
cab ...
Waxing and polishing
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing and polishing.
Use a good quality polish and wax and
apply them according to the manufacturer's
instructions. Wax or polish when
the painted surfac ...
Other materials:
Removal
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > Power Steering Control ModuleREMOVAL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the power steering control module.(1) Disconnect the connector of the power steering control module.(2) Remove the nuts, and remove the power steering ...
Inspection
DIFFERENTIALS > Differential Gear OilINSPECTION1. Lift up the vehicle.2. Remove the filler plug, and then check the gear oil. Replace the gear oil if it is contaminated, deteriorated or cloudy. Differential Gear Oil > REPLACEMENT">3. Check that the gear oil level is within −5 mm ...
Removal
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > EvaporatorREMOVALCAUTION:Before handling the airbag system components, refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM”. General Description > CAUTION">1. Disconnect the ground cable from batt ...
