Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Using a warm water washer
- Keep a good distance of 12 in (30 cm) or more between the washer nozzle and the vehicle.
- Do not wash the same area continuously.
- If a stain will not come out easily, wash by hand. Some warm water washers are of the high temperature, high pressure type, and they can damage or deform the resin parts such as moldings, or cause water to leak into the vehicle.
Washing the underbody
Chemicals, salts and gravel used for
deicing road surfaces are extremely corrosive,
accelerating the corrosion of underbody
components, such as the exhaust
system, fuel and brake lines, brake
cab ...
Waxing and polishing
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing and polishing.
Use a good quality polish and wax and
apply them according to the manufacturer's
instructions. Wax or polish when
the painted surfac ...
Other materials:
Removal
CONTROL SYSTEMS > Select CableREMOVAL1. Shift the select lever to “N” range.2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">NOTE:For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.3. Lift up the vehicle.4. Remove the center exhaust pipe. Cen ...
Inspection
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > Air Mix Door ActuatorINSPECTION1. CHECK LINK1. Visually check the operation range of the link, and remove the foreign material if any.2. Operate the temperature control dial to check that the link operates normally.3. If it does not operate normally as t ...
Installation
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > Steering ColumnINSTALLATIONCAUTION:If the steering wheel and steering angle sensor are removed, perform the following VDC setting mode.– Model without EyeSight: VDC sensor midpoint setting mode VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H ...
