Subaru Forester: Corrosion protection
Your SUBARU has been designed and built to resist corrosion. Special materials and protective finishes have been used on most parts of the vehicle to help maintain fine appearance, strength, and reliable operation.
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. ...
Most common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corrosion
are:
1. The accumulation of moisture retaining
dirt and debris in body panel sections,
cavities, and other areas.
2. Damage to paint and other protective
...
See also:
Pre-towing tips
- Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded or unloaded trailer is
hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it has an
abnormal nose-up or nose-down condition;
check for impr ...
Calling up a stored parking position setting
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
Adjust the exterior mirror on the frontpassenger side with the corresponding
button ().
Engage reverse gear. The exterior mirror on the ...
Exterior rear
Exterior rear
1. Lift gate
— Intelligent Key system*
2. Rear view camera*
3. Rear window wiper and washer
— Switch operation
— Window washer fluid
4. Rear window defroster
5. Hi ...
