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:
Floor mat (if equipped)
CAUTION
If the floor mat slips forward and
interferes with the movement of the
pedals during driving, it could cause
an accident. Observe the following
precautions to prevent the floor mat
from slipping forward.
Be sure to use a genuine
SUBARU floor mat or an equivalent
designed wi ...
Installation
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Rear Inner RemoteINSTALLATION1. Before installation, check the following items.• Cable is free from deformation such as fray.• Grease is applied sufficiently to cable joints.If grease is insufficient, add it as necessary before assembling the cable.• If the ...
Airbag module disposal (deployment processing on vehicle) Procedure
AIRBAG SYSTEM > Airbag Module Disposal (Deployment Processing on Vehicle)PROCEDUREWARNING:Make sure to follow the instructions below. Otherwise, personal injuries may occur.• Before discarding an airbag module, always perform an operation process to prevent any false activation.• Wear ...
