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
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) > Front ABS Wheel Speed SensorINSTALLATIONCAUTION:• Be careful not to damage the sensor.• Do not apply excessive force to the sensor harness.Install each part in the reverse order of removal.NOTE:• Check the identification (mark) on the harness to ...
Repair
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM > Front BumperREPAIR1. COATING METHOD FOR PP BUMPERProcess No.Process nameJob contents1Bumper installationPlace the bumper on a paint worktable as required. Use the paint worktable conforming to inner shape of bumper if possible.Cross section of bumper(1) Bumper(2) Paint wo ...
Inspection
CLUTCH SYSTEM > Clutch SwitchINSPECTION1. CLUTCH START SWITCH1. Perform the following inspections. If the clutch start switch does not operate normally, adjust the switch, and check it again. Clutch Switch > ADJUSTMENT">• Make sure that engine does not start with clutch pedal no ...
