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:
Phone settings
You can transfer the phonebook information
and adjust the volume of your phone
using the Bluetooth phone system.
NOTE
The ringer volume for outgoing and
incoming calls, as well as the volume
while on hold or during a call are
controlled independently from the volume
of the audio sourc ...
Removal
FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS)(H4DO) > Front Oxygen (A/F) SensorREMOVAL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.2. Remove the radiator sub fan and fan motor assembly. Radiator Sub Fan and Fan Motor > REMOVAL">3. Lift up the vehicle.4. Remove the under cover. Front Under Cover > ...
Note
EyeSight > EyeSight SystemNOTEFor procedure of each component in the EyeSight system, refer to the respective section.• Control module: Control Unit">NOTE:System control of the EyeSight is performed by each module. For procedure, refer to the following sections.– Engine control ...
