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:
Electrical component location Location
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS) > Electrical Component LocationLOCATION1. OUTSIDE VEHICLE(1)A/C compressor(3)Pressure switch(4)Ambient sensor(2)A/C relay 2. COMPARTMENT(1)Air mix door actuator LH*2(5)Intake door actuator(9)A/C control panel(2)In-vehicle sensor(6)Mode door actuator(10)Blow ...
Disassembly
COOLING(H4DO) > Radiator Main Fan and Fan MotorDISASSEMBLY1. Remove the clip which holds the main fan motor connector onto the radiator main fan shroud.2. Disconnect the radiator main fan from the main fan motor.3. Disconnect the main fan motor from the radiator main fan shroud. ...
Sensors
Interior air temperature sensor
Solar sensor
The automatic climate control system
employs several sensors. These sensors
are delicate. If they are not treated
properly and become damaged, the system
may not be able to control the interior
temperature correctly. To avoid damaging
th ...
