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:
Driving on grades
Before going down a steep hill, slow
down and shift into lower gear (if necessary,
use 1st gear) in order to utilize the
engine braking effect and prevent overheating
of your vehicle's brakes. Do not
make sudden downshifts.
When driving uphill in hot weather, the
air conditioner may ...
System features
The Subaru Ascent BSD/RCTA system includes multiple coordinated functions designed
to improve driving safety.
Detection of vehicles located in blind spots or rapidly approaching from
adjacent lanes (Blind Spot Detection)
Detection of vehicles approaching from either side when reversing (R ...
HomeLink Wireless Control System
The HomeLink Wireless Control System in the Subaru Ascent offers a highly convenient
and integrated solution for replacing up to three separate hand-held radio-frequency
remotes. This advanced system allows drivers to control various devices such as
garage door openers, automatic gates, entry ...
