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:
U.S.-spec. models (type B)
The illustration above is a typical example. For some models, the combination
meter
may be slightly different than that shown in the illustration.
Tachometer
Multi information display
Fuel gauge
Select lever/gear position indicator
Speedometer
Information display selection knob
...
System monitors
The Subaru Ascent is equipped with a continuous diagnostic monitoring system
that checks the readiness and functionality of the seatbelt pretensioners whenever
the ignition switch is in the "ON" position.
The pretensioner system shares its control unit with the SRS airbag system. Ther ...
Removal
LUBRICATION(H4DO) > Oil PanREMOVAL1. OIL PAN1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Lift up the vehicle.3. Remove the under cover. Front Under Cover > REMOVAL">4. Drain the engine oil. Engine Oil > REPLACEMENT">5. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Fron ...
