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:
Screen Settings
After entering the "Screen Settings" menu,
select one of the following menus.
Welcome Good-bye Screen
The welcome screen/good-bye screens
can be activated or deactivated. Select
"On" to activate the screens. Select "Off"
to deactivate the screens.
Gauge Initial Movement
The movement of the m ...
Sun visors
The sun visors in the Subaru Ascent are designed to reduce glare from sunlight
and improve driving visibility. Simply lower the visor to block direct sunlight
from the front.
For side protection, swing the visor downward and pivot it toward the side window.
When positioned along the si ...
Type A
Temperature control dial (Refer to "Temperature
control"
Air conditioner button (Refer to "Air
conditioner control"
Fan speed control dial (Refer to "Fan
speed control"
Air inlet selection button (Refer to "Air
inlet selection"
Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to
"Airflow ...
