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:
Inspection
GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS > Power Window Control SwitchINSPECTION1. MAIN SWITCH• Driver’s seatCAUTION:Since the switch - power window main is controlled by CPU, do not check continuity for switch alone with the circuit tester. Performing continuity check with circuit tester can damage the ...
Inspection
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear Hub Unit BearingINSPECTION1. Moving the rear tire up and down by hand, check there is no looseness in bearing, and check the wheel rotates smoothly.CAUTION:If there is unsmooth sliding operation or abnormal noise in the bearing, replace the rear hub unit bearing.2. Inspe ...
Center console
The center console box provides a storage
space.
Paper holder
Pen holder
Card holder
The top of the console can be used as an
armrest.
For some models, the armrest is adjustable.
Slide the armrest to the desired
position. ...
