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:
Inspection
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) (DIAGNOSTICS) > Warning Light Illumination PatternINSPECTION(1)Ignition switch(6)Light OFF(11)2 seconds or more(2)OFF(7)Light ON(12)Brake warning light (EBD warning light)(3)ON(8)2 seconds(13)Parking brake(4)Engine start(9)VDC OFF indicator light(14)Released(5)ABS w ...
Inspection
WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS > Front Washer Nozzle and HoseINSPECTION• Make sure the nozzle - windshield washer and the hose - windshield washer are not clogged.• Make sure the hose - windshield washer is not bent.• Check the position of the nozzle - windshield washer. Front Washer ...
Note
LIGHTING SYSTEM > Turn Signal Light and Hazard Light SystemNOTEFor operation procedures of each component of the turn signal and hazard light system, refer to the respective sections.• Combination switch (light): Combination Switch (Light)">• Front turn signal light bulb: Fr ...
