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
COOLING(H4DO) > Engine CoolantINSPECTIONNOTE:When adding the engine coolant, always use SUBARU Super Coolant.1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.3. Check the engine coolant amount, and if the coolant level is low, check for the coolant leakage, and then add t ...
Caution
EyeSight (DIAGNOSTICS) > General DescriptionCAUTION1. AIRBAG SYSTEMAirbag system wiring harness is routed near the cruise control command switch.CAUTION:• Do not use the electrical test equipment on the airbag system wiring harnesses and connector circuits.• Be careful not to damage t ...
Tips
The system can be armed even if the
engine hood, windows and/or moonroof
are open. Always make sure that they are
fully closed before arming the system.
The 30-second standby time can be
eliminated if you prefer. Have it performed
by your SUBARU dealer.
The system is in the standby ...
