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:
Removal
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF) > Sunroof MotorREMOVAL1. Completely close the lid assembly - sunroof.2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">3. Remove the light assembly - map. (Models without EyeSight) Spot Map Light > REMOVAL">4. Remove the stereo camera ...
Inspection
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS) > General DescriptionINSPECTIONBefore performing diagnosis, check the following items which might affect VDC problems.1. BATTERYCheck the battery. Battery > INSPECTION">2. GROUNDCheck the tightening torque of the ground bolt for VDC.3. BRAK ...
Selecting audible signal operation (models without "keyless access with
push-button start system")
Using an electronic chirp, the system will
give you an audible signal when the doors
lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn
the audible signal off.
Perform the following steps to deactivate
the audible signal. You can also use the
same steps to restore the function.
1. Sit in the drive ...
