Subaru Forester: Corrosion protection - Appearance care - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru 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 ...

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Activating/deactivating airrecirculation mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle from outside. The air already inside the vehicle will then be recirculated. WARNING Fogged windows impair ...

Loose fuel cap warning
Loose fuel cap warning The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears on the vehicle information display when the fuel-filler cap is not tightened correctly after the vehicle has been refueled. It may ...

To use as full-automatic climate control system
1. Place the temperature control dial in the position for the preferred temperature. 2. Set the airflow control dial and fan speed control dial in the “AUTO” position. The system’s functio ...