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:
Vehicle capacity weight
Vehicle placard
The load capacity of your vehicle is
determined by weight, not by available
cargo space. The maximum load you can
carry in your vehicle is shown on the
vehicle placard attached to the driver's
side door pillar. It includes the total weight
of the driver and all passeng ...
Adjustment
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Front Hood Lock AssemblyADJUSTMENT1. Loosen the bolt, and adjust the lock assembly - front hood while moving it up and down.2. After adjustment, tighten the bolts securely.Tightening torque:Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Description”. General Descri ...
Installation
SEATS > Seat Heater SystemINSTALLATIONCAUTION:• If the cover - front cushion is removed, make sure to replace the hang wire on the cover - front cushion side with a new wire.• When replacing the seat cover, be careful not to damage the occupant detection sensor while installing the ho ...
