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:
Secondary pressure (line pressure) test Inspection
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Secondary Pressure (Line Pressure) TestINSPECTIONCAUTION:• Directly after the vehicle has been running or the engine has been idling for a long time, the CVTF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.• Make sure no other person is around the ...
Removal
ENTERTAINMENT > GPS AntennaREMOVALCAUTION:Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM”.1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOT ...
Removal
LIGHTING SYSTEM > Rear Turn Signal Light BulbREMOVAL1. CROSSTREK MODEL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the light assembly - rear combination.CAUTION:Be careful not to damage the clips.(1) Release the bolts and clips, then pull out the light assembly - rear com ...
