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:
Removal
EXHAUST(H4DO) > Rear 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 center exhaust pipe to the rear exhaust pi ...
Dtc b2313 rear radar detect vdc
Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert (DIAGNOSTICS) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)DTC B2313 REAR RADAR DETECT VDCDTC DETECTING CONDITION:Vehicle dynamics control (VDC) fails.TROUBLE SYMPTOM:• All functions of BSD/RCTA stop.• Fail icon is displayed in ...
Installation
WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS > Front Wiper Motor and LinkINSTALLATIONCAUTION:• If the cowl panel assembly cannot be installed properly, do not hit or set it forcibly. The claws of the cowl panel or the windshield glass may be damaged.• Before installing the windshield glass and cowl panel ...
