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:
Bottle holders
CAUTION
Do not pick up a bottle from the
bottle holder or put a bottle in the
holder while you are driving, as
this may distract you and lead to
an accident.
When placing a beverage in a
bottle holder, make sure it is
capped. Otherwise, the beverage
could spill when opening/closi ...
BSD/RCTA OFF indicator
System temporary stops
BSD/RCTA temporary stop message
BSD/RCTA OFF indicator
In the Subaru Ascent, this message is displayed when the BSD/RCTA system is temporarily
suspended due to external or internal conditions that prevent accurate operation.
Extremely high or extremely low a ...
Inspection
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Rear Gate Latch and Actuator AssemblyINSPECTION1. LATCHCheck if the latch operates normally.If latch deformation, abnormal wear, or unsmooth lock operation is observed, replace the latch and actuator - rear gate.2. ACTUATORPreparation tool:Circuit tester1. Check door lock ope ...
