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:
To hook the top tether
CAUTION
Except for the center seating
position, remove the head restraint
when mounting a child
restraint system. Otherwise, it
might be possible that the top
tether cannot be fastened tightly.
For the center seating position,
raise the center head restraint to
the extended posit ...
Read diagnostic trouble code (dtc) Operation
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) (DIAGNOSTICS) > Read Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)OPERATION1. On «Start» display, select «Diagnosis».2. On «Vehicle selection» display, input the vehicle information and select «Confirmed».3. On «Main Menu» display, select «Each System».4. On «S ...
Installation
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Remote OpenersINSTALLATION1. Before installation, check the following items.• Cable is free from deformation such as fray.2. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.Tightening torque:Front hood lock: General Description > COMPONENT">Remote opener: ...
