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:
Coat hook
A coat hook is attached to the rear
passenger's hand grip.
WARNING
Obey the following instructions.
Do not hang coat hangers or
other hard or pointed objects on
the coat hooks. Hang clothing
directly on the coat hooks without
using hangers.
Before hanging clothing on the
coat ...
How to change the source
The USB Audio playback screen can be
reached by the following methods:
Connect a USB memory. Refer to
"Connecting and disconnecting a USB
memory/portable device"
Select the "USB/iPod" key on the
source select screen. Refer to "Selecting
an audio source"
Select play mode
The play m ...
Driving tips for AWD models
WARNING
Always maintain a safe driving
speed according to the road and
weather conditions in order to
avoid having an accident on a
sharp turn, during sudden braking
or under other similar conditions.
Always use the utmost care in
driving - overconfidence because
you are driving ...
