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:
Operation
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Impact SensorOPERATION1. IMPACT SENSOR SETTING USING SUBARU SELECT MONITOR1. Make an impact sensor setting.(1) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor.NOTE:For detailed operation procedures, refer to “Application help”.(2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.(3) On «Start» ...
Preparation tool
WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM > General DescriptionPREPARATION TOOL1. GENERAL TOOLTOOL NAMEREMARKSAir pressure gaugeUsed for measuring tire air pressure.Dial gaugeUsed for measuring wheel runout.Wheel balancerUsed for adjusting wheel balance.Circuit testerUsed for measuring resistance, voltage and curren ...
Removal
CONTROL SYSTEMS > Select CableREMOVAL1. Shift the select lever to “N” range.2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">NOTE:For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.3. Lift up the vehicle.4. Remove the center exhaust pipe. Cen ...
