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:
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
Never inhale engine exhaust gas.
Engine exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide, a colorless
and odorless gas which is dangerous,
or even lethal, if inhaled.
Always properly maintain the engine
exhaust system to prevent
engine exhaust gas from entering
the vehicle.
Never ...
Removal
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Oil Pan and StrainerREMOVALCAUTION:• Directly after the vehicle has been running or the engine has been idling for a long time, the CVTF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.• Be careful not to spill CVTF on the exhaust pipe to prevent it ...
Inspection
SECURITY AND LOCKS > Keyless TransmitterINSPECTION1. KEYLESS TRANSMITTER BATTERY1. Check the keyless transmitter battery voltage.PREPARATION TOOL:Circuit testerNOTE:Complete the measurement within 5 seconds because the battery discharges during measurement.Battery terminalInspection ConditionsSta ...
