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:
Cargo tie-down hooks (if equipped)
The cargo area is equipped with two or
four tie-down hooks so that cargo can be
secured with a cargo net or ropes.
When using the front tie-down hooks, turn
them down out of the storing recesses.
CAUTION
The cargo tie-down hooks are designed
only for securing light cargo.
Never try t ...
Installation
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(5MT) > Transfer Driven GearINSTALLATION1. Install the taper roller bearing (transfer case side) outer race.(A)Taper roller bearing (transfer case side) outer race(B)Transfer case2. Apply a coat of grease to the taper roller bearing (transfer case side) of tran ...
Inspection
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > FRESH/RECIRC Door ActuatorINSPECTION1. CHECK LINK1. Visually check the operation range of the link, and remove the foreign material if any.2. Operate the FRESH/RECIRC switch to check that the link operates normally.3. If it does not operate normally as t ...
