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:
Removal
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Propeller ShaftREMOVALCAUTION:• Before removing propeller shaft, wrap metal parts with a cloth or rubber material.• Do not disassemble the center EDJ of the propeller shaft.• Before removing propeller shaft, wrap the metal parts attached to the rubber boot o ...
Inspection
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) > General DescriptionINSPECTIONBefore performing diagnosis, check the following item which might affect the quality of the tire pressure monitoring system.1. TIRE• Inspect that the tire pressure is within the specification while the tire is cool ...
Specification
REAR SUSPENSION > General DescriptionSPECIFICATIONRefer to “SPECIFICATIONS” in “FRONT SUSPENSION” section for rear suspension specifications. General Description > SPECIFICATION">NOTE:• Front toe-in, rear toe-in and front camber can be adjusted. Adjust if ...
