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
INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO > Multi-function Display (MFD)REMOVAL1. MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the center grille assembly. Air Vent Grille > REMOVAL">3. Release the claw and hook, and then remove the cover center UPR.NOT ...
Unit settings
Sound quality adjustment, screen adjustment,
and information of the audio unit are
displayed.
1. Press the HOME button on the audio
panel.
2. Touch the "SETTINGS" key.
3. Select the items to be set.
Available setting:
General settings: Select the
tab to
check the system ...
Inspection
WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS > Combination Switch (Wiper)INSPECTION1. INSPECTION OF SWITCH UNIT1. Operate the switches to check the continuity between terminals. Switch positionTerminal No.StandardFrontOFFA1 and A3Less than 1 ?INTA1 and A3Less than 1 ?LOA2 and A3Less than 1 ?HIA2 and A4Less than 1 ?W ...
