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
WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS > Front Washer Nozzle and HoseINSTALLATIONCAUTION:Before installing the windshield glass and cowl panel, make sure there are no gravel in the installing area.1. Install the nozzle - windshield washer.(1) Install the nozzle - windshield washer.(2) Install the hose - windsh ...
Trailer hitch (dealer option)
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum towing capacity specified for the Subaru Ascent
trailer hitch. Overloading the hitch system can lead to loss of vehicle control,
mechanical failure, and serious accidents with potential injuries.
The permissible trailer weight for the Subaru Ascent may va ...
Assembly
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(5MT) > Transfer Case and Extension Case AssemblyASSEMBLY1. EXTENSION CASE1. Using the ST, install the oil seal to the extension case. Oil Seal">NOTE:Use a new oil seal.2. Install the dust cover.3. Install the shift bracket.Tightening torque:24.5 N&mid ...
