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:
Air cleaner element
WARNING
Never operate the engine of your Subaru Ascent without the air cleaner element
installed. This component not only filters incoming air but also acts as a safety
barrier in case of engine backfire. Without it, flames could escape and cause serious
burns or injury.
CAUTION
When replac ...
Caution
IMMOBILIZER (DIAGNOSTICS) > General DescriptionCAUTIONCAUTION:• Do not use the electrical test equipment on the airbag system wiring harnesses and connector circuits.• Be careful not to damage the airbag system wiring harness.• While diagnostic items are being checked, do not op ...
Inspection
CONTROL SYSTEMS > MT Gear Shift LeverINSPECTION1. Check the parts (bushing, cushion rubber, spacer, boot, stay and rod, etc.) for deformation, damage and wear. If necessary, correct or replace faulty parts. Compare the removed parts with new parts to judge if there are damages or not.(A)Bushing(B ...
