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:
Removal
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > Sunload Sensor (Auto A/C Model)REMOVALCAUTION:Be careful not to damage the sensors and interior trims when removing.1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the sunload sensor.(1) Release the connectors and claws, and then re ...
Fuel pressure Inspection
MECHANICAL(H4DO) > Fuel PressureINSPECTION1. Release the fuel pressure. Fuel > PROCEDURE">2. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.NOTE:This operation is required to release the inner pressure of the fuel tank.3. Disconnect the fuel delivery tube from the fuel delive ...
Synthetic oil
You should use synthetic engine oil that
meets the same requirements given for
conventional engine oil. When using
synthetic oil, you must use oil of the same
classification, viscosity and grade shown
in this Owner's Manual. Refer to "Engine
oil" F12-4. Also, you must follow the oil
and filte ...
