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:
Replacing bulbs
WARNING
Bulbs may become very hot while
illuminated. Before replacing bulbs,
turn off the lights and wait until the
bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is
a risk of sustaining a burn injury.
CAUTION
Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage.
Using a bulb of differe ...
System operation
Operating conditions
The BSD/RCTA will operate when all of
the following conditions are met.
The ignition switch is in the "ON"
position.
The BSD/RCTA warning indicator and
BSD/RCTA OFF indicator are turned off.
The vehicle is driven at speeds above
6 mph (10 km/h) (except when rever ...
Removal
MECHANICAL(H4DO) > Engine AssemblyREMOVAL1. Open the front hood, and make alignment marks (A) on both the front hood and the front hood striker by using a marker pen.2. Remove the front hood striker from the front hood.3. Change the front hood stay position from (A) to (B), and completely open th ...
