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:
Adjustment
PARKING BRAKE > Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake)ADJUSTMENT1. SHOE CLEARANCE1. Return the lever assembly - hand brake completely.2. Loosen the adjusting nut, and make the cable free.3. Remove the adjusting hole cover (A) from the rear disc rotor.4. Insert a flat tip screwdriver (b) into th ...
Removal
EXHAUST(H4DO) > Center Exhaust PipeREMOVALCAUTION:Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.2. Lift up the vehicle.3. Remove the bolts, springs, and nuts securing the rear exhaust pipe to the center exhaust ...
Basic diagnostic procedure Procedure
BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Basic Diagnostic ProcedurePROCEDURECAUTION:• Subaru Select Monitor is required for reading DTC, performing diagnosis and reading current data.• Remove foreign matter (dust, water, oil, etc.) from the body integrated unit connector during removal and ...
