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
EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES)(H4DO) > Leak Check Valve AssemblyREMOVAL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.2. Lift up the vehicle.3. Remove the rear exhaust pipe. Rear Exhaust Pipe > REMOVAL">4. Remove the propeller shaft. Propeller Shaft > REMOVAL"& ...
Installation
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > Expansion ValveINSTALLATIONCAUTION:Replace the O-rings with new parts, and then apply compressor oil.1. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.Tightening torque:Heater and cooling unit: General Description > COMPONENT">Air conditio ...
Installation
STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS(H4DO) > StarterINSTALLATIONInstall in the reverse order of removal.NOTE:• For CVT model, a nut is used at (a).• Tighten the starter and cable stay (b) together using the upper bolt securing the starter.Tightening torque:T1: 14 N·m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-l ...
