Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: 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 reliable operation.
Cleaning aluminum wheels
Promptly wipe the aluminum wheels
clean of any kind of grime or agent. If dirt
is left on too long, it may be difficult to
clean off.
Do not use soap containing grit to
clean the wheels. ...
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
coa ...
Other materials:
Wheel replacement
When replacing wheels due, for example,
to damage, make sure the replacement
wheels match the specifications of the
wheels that are fitted as standard equipment.
Replacement wheels are available
from SUBARU dealers.
WARNING
Use only those wheels that are
specified for your vehicle. Wheels
...
Inspection
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > Steering ColumnINSPECTION1. UNIT INSPECTIONCheck the following items, and if there is anything out of standard value, it is considered to be damaged. If so, replace it with a new part.• Measure the whole length of the column assembly - steering.Stand ...
Dtc b1500 fuel sender open/short-circuit detection
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)DTC B1500 FUEL SENDER OPEN/SHORT-CIRCUIT DETECTIONDTC detecting condition:The fuel gauge circuit is open or shorted.Trouble symptom:• Defective fuel gauge.• Fuel level warning light blin ...
