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:
Installation
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(5MT) > Transmission Mounting SystemINSTALLATION1. PITCHING STOPPER1. Install the pitching stopper.Tightening torque:T1: 50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)T2: 58 N·m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb)2. Install the air intake boot. Air Intake Boot > INSTALLA ...
Compression Inspection
MECHANICAL(H4DO) > CompressionINSPECTIONCAUTION:After warming-up, engine becomes very hot. Be careful not to burn yourself during measurement.1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.2. After warming-up the engine, turn the ignition switch to OFF.3. Make sure that the battery is fully charged.4. Check ...
Moonroof
WARNING
When operating the moonroof in your Subaru Ascent, never allow any part of
a person’s body—such as hands, arms, or head—or any external objects to extend outside
the opening. This safety precaution is critical, as serious injury may occur under
various driving conditions.
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