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:
Removal
EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES)(H4DO) > CanisterREMOVAL1. Lift up the vehicle.2. Remove the rear exhaust pipe. Rear Exhaust Pipe > REMOVAL">3. Remove the propeller shaft. Propeller Shaft > REMOVAL">4. Support the rear differential with the transmission jac ...
Dome light and cargo area light
Dome light
Cargo area light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.
Other bulbs
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your
...
Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment
WARNING
Always stop the engine and apply
the parking brake firmly to prevent
the vehicle from moving.
Always let the engine cool down.
Engine parts become very hot
when the engine is running and
remain hot for some time after
the engine has stopped.
Do not spill engine oil, engine
coolan ...
