Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Most common causes of corrosion

Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual / Appearance care / Corrosion protection / 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:

Basic diagnostic procedure Procedure
BODY CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > Basic Diagnostic ProcedurePROCEDURECAUTION:• Subaru Select Monitor is required for reading DTC, performing diagnosis and reading current data.• Remove foreign matter (dust, water, oil, etc.) from the body integrated unit connector during removal and ...

General diagnostic table Inspection
DIFFERENTIALS > General Diagnostic TableINSPECTIONSymptom or troublePossible causeRemedy1. Oil leakage(1) Worn, scratched, or incorrectly seated front or side oil seal. Scored, battered or excessively worn sliding surface of companion flange.Repair or replace.(2) Clogged or damaged air breather c ...

Error messages
Mode Message Explanation CD "Disc read error." This indicates that no MP3/WMA/AAC files are included in the disc. This indicates that the disc is dirty, damaged, or it was inserted upside down. Clean the disc or insert it correctly. It ...