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:
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
Pressing the Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF switch deactivates the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system.
Creating an adequate driving wheel slip by
deactivating the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system temporarily may help to e ...
Radio
Usually, a problem with radio reception
does not mean there is a problem with the
radio - it is just the normal result of
conditions outside the vehicle.
For example, nearby buildings and terrain
can interfere with FM reception. Power
lines or phone wires can interfere with AM
signals. And ...
Temporary spare tire
WARNING
Never tow a trailer when the
temporary spare tire is used.
The temporary spare tire is not
designed to sustain the towing
load. Use of the temporary spare
tire when towing can result in
failure of the spare tire and/or
less stability of the vehicle and
may lead to an ac ...
