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:
Towing hooks and tie-down hooks/holes
The towing hooks should be used only in
an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle
from mud, sand or snow).
CAUTION
Use only the specified towing
hooks and tie-down hooks/holes.
Never use suspension parts or
other parts of the body for towing
or tie-down purposes.
To prevent defo ...
Removal
STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS(H4DO) > Battery Current & Temperature SensorREMOVAL1. BATTERY CURRENT SENSORNOTE:Remove the battery current sensor and battery cable as a unit.1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and remove the clip from the battery rod.2. Remove the battery terminal boot.3. Remov ...
Installation
BRAKE > Brake HoseINSTALLATION1. FRONT BRAKE HOSE1. Secure the brake hose to strut mount.Tightening torque:Brake hose: 33 N·m (3.36 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)2. Connect the brake hose to the front caliper body assembly using a new gasket.Tightening torque:Union bolt: 26 N·m (2.65 kgf-m, 19. ...
