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
EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES)(H4DO) > Purge Control Solenoid ValveREMOVAL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.2. Remove the bolt which holds the purge control solenoid valve onto intake manifold.NOTE:Hold the purge control solenoid valve unit by hand to prevent it from r ...
Procedure
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Function Setting (Customize)PROCEDURE1. METHOD FOR STOPPING KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM FUNCTION BY OPENING/CLOSING DOORS1. Check that the vehicle status is as follows:• Ignition switch OFF• One window is completely open• Keyless access system is activated (or dis ...
Installation
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > Air Mix Door ActuatorINSTALLATIONCAUTION:Before handling the airbag system components, refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM”. General Description > CAUTION">Install each part in the ...
