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:
Inspection
WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS > Rear WasherINSPECTION1. VISUAL INSPECTIONCheck for the following items, and if any malfunction is found, replace the corresponding part.• Make sure the nozzle - rear washer and the hose - rear washer are not clogged.• Make sure the hose - rear washer is not ...
Removal
WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS > Front Wiper ArmREMOVAL1. MODELS WITHOUT EyeSight1. Remove the cover - windshield wiper arm.2. Remove the nuts, and remove the arm assembly - windshield wiper.2. MODELS WITH EyeSight1. Remove the cover - windshield wiper arm.2. Remove the arm assembly - windshield wiper. ...
Note
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC) > Vehicle Dynamics Control SystemNOTEFor operation procedures of each component of the vehicle dynamics control system, refer to the respective section.• VDC control module & hydraulic control unit (VDCCM&H/U): VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control ...
