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
SEAT BELT SYSTEM > Front Seat BeltINSPECTION1. VISUAL INSPECTIONCheck for the following, and replace with new parts if necessary.• Pretensioner is cracked or deformed.• Adjuster assembly - seat belt is cracked or deformed.• Seat belt is slackened, bent or worn.• Seat belt ...
Inspection
SEAT BELT SYSTEM > Rear Seat BeltINSPECTION1. VISUAL INSPECTIONCheck for the following, and replace with new parts if necessary.• Seat belt is slackened, bent or worn.• Seat belt is abnormally wound or extended.• Seat belt inner - rear is deformed or damaged.• Seat belt bu ...
Removal
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF) > Sunroof SwitchREMOVAL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the light assembly - map. (Models without EyeSight) Spot Map Light > REMOVAL">3. Remove the stereo camera cover assembly. (Models with EyeSight) Stereo ...
