Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: 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 cables, floor pan and fenders, and suspension.
Thoroughly flush the underbody and inside of the fenders with lukewarm or cold water at frequent intervals to reduce the harmful effects of such agents.
Mud and sand adhering to the underbody components may accelerate their corrosion.
After driving off-road or on muddy or sandy roads, wash the mud and sand off the underbody. Carefully flush the suspen-sion and axle parts, as they are particularly prone to mud and sand buildup. Do not use a sharp-edged tool to remove caked mud.
CAUTION
- Be careful not to damage brake hoses, sensor harnesses, and other parts when washing suspension components.
- Be careful not to flush the engine bottom for a long time. It may cause damage of some electrical parts.
Washing
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, the
brakes may get wet. As a result,
the brake stopping distance will
be longer. To dry the brakes,
drive the vehicle at a safe speed
while lightly depr ...
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 wa ...
Other materials:
Component
FRONT SUSPENSION > General DescriptionCOMPONENT1. FRONT SUSPENSION(1)Front crossmember COMPL(14)Bushing rear - front arm(27)Clip(2)Flange bolt(15)Stud bolt (3)Front crossmember support(16)Stopper - front arm bushing rearTightening torque: N·m (kgf-m, ft-lb)(4)Front stabilizer(17)AdapterT1 ...
Inspection
DIFFERENTIALS > Rear Differential (T-type)INSPECTIONWash all the disassembled parts clean, and examine them for wear, damage and other defects. Repair or replace the defective parts as necessary.1. Hypoid driven gear and drive pinion• If there is evidently an abnormal tooth contact, find ou ...
Uniform tire quality grading standards
This information indicates the relative
performance of passenger car
tires in the area of treadwear,
traction, and temperature resistance.
This is to aid the consumer
in making an informed choice in the
purchase of tires.
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall ...
