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:
Keyless access with push-button start system (if equipped)
The keyless access with push-button start
system allows you to perform the following
functions when you are carrying the
access key.
Locking and unlocking of the doors and
rear gate
Starting and stopping the engine. For
detailed information, refer to "Starting and
stopping engine (mod ...
Removal
BRAKE > Rear Disc RotorREMOVAL1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.2. Release the lever assembly - hand brake.3. Remove the caliper body assembly from the housing assembly - rear axle.(1) Remove the bolt from the brake hose bracket.(2) Remove the mounting bolt, and remove the c ...
Inspection
SEAT BELT SYSTEM > Front Seat BeltINSPECTION1. VISUAL INSPECTIONCheck for the following, and replace with new parts if necessary.• Pretensioner is cracked or deformed.• Adjuster assembly - seat belt is cracked or deformed.• Seat belt is slackened, bent or worn.• Seat belt ...
