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:
Operating conditions
The Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system in the Subaru Ascent is engineered
to function only when a specific set of operating conditions is satisfied. These
requirements ensure that the system delivers accurate detection and reliable braking
assistance while reversing.
EyeSight warni ...
Parking on a grade
Always block the wheels under both
vehicle and trailer when parking. Apply
the parking brake firmly. You should not
park on a hill or slope. If parking on a hill or
slope cannot be avoided, you should take
the following steps:
1. Apply the brakes and hold the pedal
down.
2. Have someone pl ...
How to change the source
The iPod operation screen can be
reached by the following methods:
Connect an iPod. Refer to "Connecting
and disconnecting a USB memory/portable
device"
Select the "USB/iPod" key on the
source select screen. Refer to "Selecting
an audio source"
Select play mode
The play mode setti ...
