Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: 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 cables, floor pan and fenders, and suspension.
Thoroughly flush the underbody and inside of the fenders with lukewarm or cold water at frequent intervals to reduce the harmful effects of such agents.
Mud and sand adhering to the underbody components may accelerate their corrosion.
After driving off-road or on muddy or sandy roads, wash the mud and sand off the underbody. Carefully flush the suspen-sion and axle parts, as they are particularly prone to mud and sand buildup. Do not use a sharp-edged tool to remove caked mud.
CAUTION
- Be careful not to damage brake hoses, sensor harnesses, and other parts when washing suspension components.
- Be careful not to flush the engine bottom for a long time. It may cause damage of some electrical parts.
Washing
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, the
brakes may get wet. As a result,
the brake stopping distance will
be longer. To dry the brakes,
drive the vehicle at a safe speed
while lightly depr ...
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 wa ...
Other materials:
Inspection
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION(TR580) > Secondary Pressure SensorINSPECTION1. Start and warm up the engine.2. Depress the brake pedal, and shift the select lever to “D” range.3. Shift the select lever to “P” or “N” range.4. Depress the brake pedal and hold ...
Engine compartment overview
Brake fluid reservoir
Fuse box
Windshield washer tank
Battery
Engine oil filler cap
Radiator cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filter
Engine oil level gauge
Air cleaner case
The engine compartment of your Subaru Ascent is carefully organized to allow
easy acc ...
Lifetime fuel consumption resetting
1. Perform the preparation steps according
to "Preparation for initialization"
2. Operate the " " or "
" switch to
select the "Lifetime Fuel Consumption
Resetting" item. Then push the
button.
3. The system will prompt a Yes/No
dialogue ("No" is selected first). To reset
the lifetim ...
