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:
Wheel bearing Inspection
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES > Wheel BearingINSPECTION1. FRONT WHEEL BEARINGNOTE:Inspect the condition of front wheel bearing grease.1. Jack-up the front side of vehicle.2. While holding the front wheel by hand, swing it in and out to check bearing free play.3. Loosen the wheel nuts, and remove ...
Seat ventilation
The Subaru Ascent is equipped with seat ventilation for the front seats, providing
enhanced comfort during warm weather conditions.
The seat ventilation system operates when the ignition switch is in the "ON"
position.
CAUTION
Avoid placing heavy or sharp objects on the ventilate ...
Replacement of brake pad and lining
The disc brakes have audible wear
indicators on the brake pads. If the brake
pads wear close to their service limit, the
wear indicator makes a very audible
scraping noise when the brake pedal is
applied.
If you hear this scraping noise each time
you apply the brake pedal, have the brak ...
