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:
X-MODE
WARNING
When operating the Subaru Ascent with X-MODE engaged, always remain fully
attentive. Overestimating the system’s capabilities can lead to hazardous situations
and potentially serious accidents.
Use extreme caution when relying on the hill descent control function
in the Suba ...
Installation
PARKING BRAKE > Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake)INSTALLATIONCAUTION:Be sure the lining surface is free from brake fluid and grease.1. Apply brake grease to the following locations.Preparation items:Brake grease: Dow Corning Molykote 44MA or equivalent• Six contact surfaces of the pa ...
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