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:
Installation
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(5MT) > Reverse Check SleeveINSTALLATION1. Install the reverse check sleeve.Tightening torque:6.4 N·m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)2. Install the reverse check ball, reverse accent spring, gasket and plug.NOTE:Use a new gasket.Tightening torque:9.75 N·m ...
Installation
AIRBAG SYSTEM > Airbag Control ModuleINSTALLATIONCAUTION:Do not reuse the bolt and nut.Always use new bolts and nuts for them.1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.• Control module is deformed.• Control module connector is damag ...
Roof antenna (for Rod type)
CAUTION
Be sure to remove the antenna
rod before entering garages,
parking towers and other locations
with low ceilings.
Remove the antenna rod before
washing your car at a car wash. If
the antenna rod is left attached, it
may scratch the roof.
When reinstalling the removed
ant ...
