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:
Inspection
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(5MT) > Transmission Mounting SystemINSPECTIONCheck the following; repair or replace the faulty parts.1. PITCHING STOPPERCheck the pitching stopper for bends or damage. Check that the rubber is not stiff, cracked or otherwise damaged.2. CROSSMEMBER AND CUSHION ...
Activation of malfunction indicator light
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)(H4DO) > Malfunction Indicator LightACTIVATION OF MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT1. When the ignition switch is turned to ON (engine OFF), the malfunction indicator light (A) in the combination meter illuminates.NOTE:If the malfunction indicator light does not illuminate, perform ...
Transmission
SPECIFICATIONS > CrosstrekTRANSMISSION1. MTModel2.0 L DOHC non-turboTransmission type5MTClutch typeDSPDGear ratio1st3.5452nd1.8883rd1.2964th0.9725th0.780Rev.3.333Reduction gear (front)Type of gearHypoidGear ratio4.444Transfer reductionType of gearHelicalGear ratio1.000Reduction gear (rear)Final r ...
