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Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Washing

CAUTION

NOTE

When having your vehicle washed in an automatic car wash, make sure beforehand that the car wash is of suitable type.

suitable type.

The best way to preserve your vehicle's beauty is frequent washing. Wash the vehicle at least once a month to avoid contamination by road grime.

Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty of lukewarm or cold water. Do not wash the vehicle with hot water and in direct sunlight.

Salt, chemicals, insects, tar, soot, tree sap, and bird droppings should be washed off by using a light detergent, as required.

If you use a light detergent, make certain that it is a neutral detergent. Do not use strong soap or chemical detergents. All cleaning agents should be promptly flushed from the surface and not allowed to dry there. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of lukewarm water. Wipe the remaining water off with a chamois or soft cloth. Wear rubber gloves and use a hand brush when washing down underbody, inner fenders and suspension to effectively remove mud and dirt off.

Exterior care
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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 ...

Other materials:

Removal
REAR SUSPENSION > Rear Lateral LinkREMOVAL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.3. Remove the sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler, left side only)CAUTION:Do not apply impact ...

List of diagnostic trouble code (dtc) List
OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)LISTDTCItemContent of diagnosisReferenceB1650OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM MALFUNCTION• Occupant detection sensor is faulty.• Occupant detection control module is faulty.• Occupant detection harness is fa ...

Removal
WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS > Rear WasherREMOVAL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the trim panel - rear gate UPR.(1) Remove the claws on the trim edge.(2) Release the claws in the center of trim, and remove the trim panel - rear gate UPR.3. Remove the roof spoiler ...

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