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:
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
Certification label
The certification label attached to the
bottom of driver's side door pillar shows
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).
The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must
never exceed the GVWR. GVW is the
combined total of weight of the vehicle,
f ...
Inspection
BRAKE > Stop Light SwitchINSPECTION1. CLEARANCE CHECKNOTE:Check for clearance is applied only to LED model.1. Measure the clearance between the end of the stop light switch and the stopper.Specification:Clearance (A) of the stop light switch: 1 mm — 2 mm (0.04 in — 0.08 in)(a)Stop light switc ...
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec. models)
Low tire pressure warning light (type A)
Low tire pressure warning light (type B)
The tire pressure monitoring system provides
the driver with a warning message
when tire pressure is severely low.
The tire pressure monitoring system will
activate only when the vehicle is driven at
s ...
