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
LIGHTING SYSTEM > Light Control SensorINSPECTION1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.2. Set the lighting switch to AUTO position.3. Check the voltage between the sensor terminals.Preparation tool:Circuit testerTerminal No.Inspection conditionsStandardConnection diagram2 (+) — 1 (−)Measure th ...
Illumination brightness control
The illumination brightness of the instrument
panel dims under the following
conditions.
when the light switch is in the "
" or
" " position
You can also adjust the illumination brightness
for better visibility in the following
ways.
To brighten, turn the control dial upward.
...
Disassembly
MECHANICAL(H4DO) > Chain CoverDISASSEMBLY1. Remove the oil filler cap.2. Remove the engine oil filter and the oil pump union. Engine Oil Filter > REMOVAL">3. Remove the oil pressure switch. Oil Pressure Switch > REMOVAL">4. Remove the engine oil temperature sensor. Engine ...
