Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: 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 coatings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor accidents.
- Corrosion is accelerated on the vehicle when:
- It is exposed to road salt or dust control chemicals, or used in coastal areas where there is more salt in the air, or in areas where there is considerable industrial pollution.
- It is driven in areas of high humidity, especially when temperatures range just above freezing.
- Dampness in certain parts of the vehicle remains for a long time, even though other parts of the vehicle may be dry.
- High temperatures will cause corrosion to parts of the vehicle which cannot dry quickly due to lack of proper ventilation.
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 r ...
To help prevent corrosion
Wash the vehicle regularly to prevent
corrosion of the body and suspension
components. Also, wash the vehicle
promptly after driving on any of the
following surfaces.
roads that have been salt ...
Other materials:
Installation
BRAKE > Front Disc Brake AssemblyINSTALLATIONNOTE:Before installation, remove mud and foreign matter from the caliper body assembly and support - front disc brake.1. Check each part. Front Disc Brake Assembly > INSPECTION">2. Apply a thin coat of grease to the support - front disc bra ...
PIN Code Access (models with "keyless access with push-button start system")
Rear lock button
While all doors (including the rear gate)
are locked, you can unlock the doors
(including the rear gate) without a key by
pressing the rear lock button.
NOTE
PIN Code Access will be helpful if the
key is accidentally left in the vehicle. It
is recommended that a 5-d ...
Installation
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Front Outer HandleINSTALLATION1. Before installation, check the following items.• Rod is free from deformation.• Grease is applied sufficiently to rod joints.If grease is insufficient, add it as necessary before assembling the rod.• If the lever is faulty, r ...
