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:
Assembly
BRAKE > Rear Disc Brake AssemblyASSEMBLY1. Before installation, check each part. Rear Disc Brake Assembly > INSPECTION">2. Clean the inside of the caliper body cylinder using brake fluid.3. Apply a coat of brake fluid to piston seal and install the piston seal to the caliper body cyli ...
Removal
AIRBAG SYSTEM > Knee Airbag ModuleREMOVALCAUTION:Before handling the airbag system components, refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM”. General Description > CAUTION">1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.2. Disconnect the ground ...
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/ Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator
light
Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light
CAUTION
In the Subaru Ascent, the Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) system relies on
the ABS through a shared electrical circuit. If the ABS system becomes inoperative
for any reason, the VDC system will also lose its ability to provide ABS-related
control ...
