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
LIGHTING SYSTEM > High-mounted Stop LightREMOVAL1. CROSSTREK MODEL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the trim panel - rear gate UPR. Rear Gate Trim > REMOVAL">3. Remove the light assembly - high-mounted.(1) Remove the nut.(2) From the inside of the r ...
Before checking or servicing in the engine compartment
WARNING
Always stop the engine and apply
the parking brake firmly to prevent
the vehicle from moving.
Always let the engine cool down.
Engine parts become very hot
when the engine is running and
remain hot for some time after
the engine has stopped.
Do not spill engine oil, engine
coolan ...
Installation
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Propeller ShaftINSTALLATION1. Before installation, check the following items, and replace the propeller shaft assembly as necessary.• Dents or cracks on the tube surface• Splines for deformation or abnormal wear• Unsmooth joint operation or abnormal noise&bu ...
