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:
When checking or servicing in the engine compartment
CAUTION
Do not contact the drive belt
cover while checking the components
in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause your
hand to slip off the cover and
result in an unexpected injury.
Do not touch the oil filter until the engine has cooled down
completely.
Doing so m ...
Removal
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(5MT) > Transmission Mounting SystemREMOVAL1. PITCHING STOPPER1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.2. Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.3. Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear).4. Loosen the clamp (C) ...
Removal
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Keyless TransmitterREMOVAL1. KEYLESS TRANSMITTER BATTERYCAUTION:To prevent static electricity damage to the keyless transmitter printed circuit board, touch the steel area of building with hand to discharge static electricity carried on body or clothes before disassembling th ...
