Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Waxing and polishing
Always wash and dry the vehicle before waxing and polishing.
Use a good quality polish and wax and apply them according to the manufacturer's instructions. Wax or polish when the painted surface is cool.
Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim, as well as the painted surfaces. Loss of wax on a painted surface leads to loss of the original luster and also quickens the deterioration of the surface. It is recommended that a coat of wax be applied at least once a month, or whenever the surface no longer repels water.
If the appearance of the paint has diminished to the point where the luster or tone cannot be restored, lightly polish the surface with a fine-grained compound.
Never polish just the affected area, but include the surrounding area as well.
Always polish in only one direction. A No. 2000 grain compound is recommended.
Never use a coarse-grained compound. Coarse-grained compounds have a smaller grain-size number and could damage the paint. After polishing with a compound, coat with wax to restore the original luster. Frequent polishing with a compound or an incorrect polishing technique will result in removing the paint layer and exposing the undercoat. When in doubt, it is always best to contact your SUBARU dealer or an auto paint specialist.
CAUTION
Do not use any agents with organic solvents on the surface of the bulb assembly cover. However, if a polish or wax with organic solvents is applied to the cover surface, completely wipe off the polish or wax.
Otherwise, the cover surface may be damaged.
NOTE
Be careful not to block the windshield washer nozzles with wax when waxing the vehicle.
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 ...
Cleaning aluminum wheels
Promptly wipe the aluminum wheels
clean of any kind of grime or agent. If dirt
is left on too long, it may be difficult to
clean off.
Do not use soap containing grit to
clean the wheels. ...
Other materials:
Keyless access with push-button start system (if equipped)
The keyless access with push-button start
system allows you to perform the following
functions when you are carrying the
access key.
Locking and unlocking of the doors and
rear gate
Starting and stopping the engine. For
detailed information, refer to "Starting and
stopping engine (mod ...
Removal
LIGHTING SYSTEM > License Plate LightREMOVAL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">2. Remove the license plate light.(1) Release the claws and pull out the license plate light.(2) Disconnect the connector and remove the bulb socket and bulb from the license plate light.CAUTIO ...
Shift lock release using the shift lock release button
Perform the following procedure to release
the shift lock.
1. Apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition switch to the "LOCK"/"OFF" position.
2. Wrap the tip of a flat-head screwdriver
with vinyl tape or a cloth and use it to
remove the shift lock cover. The shift lock
release button ...
