Subaru XV Crosstrek owners manual page 499

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10-2 Appearance care/Exterior care Exterior care brushes could become tangledflushed from the surface and not allowed around it, damaging the wiperto dry there. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly &Washing arm and other components. Askwith plenty of lukewarm water. Wipe the the automatic car-wash operatorremaining water off with a chamois or soft CAUTION not to let the brushes touch thecloth. wiper arm or to fix the wiper arm! Washing the underbody . When washing the vehicle, theon the rear window glass with brakes may get wet. As a result,adhesive tape before operatingChemicals, salts and gravel used for the brake stopping distance willthe machine. deicing road surfaces are extremely cor- be longer. To dry the brakes, rosive, accelerating the corrosion of un- drive the vehicle at a safe speed derbodycomponents,suchastheexhaust NOTE system, fuel and brake lines, brake while lightly depressing the cables, floor pan and fenders, and sus- brake pedal to heat up theWhen having your vehicle washed in brakes. an automatic car wash, make sure pension. . Donotwashtheenginecompart-beforehand that the car wash is ofThoroughly flush the underbody and in- ment and area adjacent to it. Ifsuitable type.side of the fenders with lukewarm or cold water enters the engine air intakeThe best way to preserve your vehicle’swater at frequent intervals to reduce the or electrical parts, it will causebeauty is frequent washing. Wash theharmful effects of such agents. engine trouble or a malfunctionvehicle at least once a month to avoidMud and sand adhering to the underbody of electrical equipment.contamination by road grime.components may accelerate their corro- . Do not use any organic solventsWashdirtoffwith a wet sponge and plentysion. when washing the surface of theof lukewarm or cold water. Do not washAfter driving off-road or on muddy or bulb assembly cover. However, ifthe vehicle with hot water and in directsandy roads, wash the mud and sand off adetergentwithorganicsolventssunlight. the underbody. Carefully flush the suspen- is used to wash the cover sur- sion and axle parts, as they are particu- face, completely rinse off theSalt, chemicals, insects, tar, soot, treelarly prone to mud and sand buildup. Do detergent with water. Otherwise,sap, and bird droppings should be washednot use a sharp-edged tool to remove the cover surface may be da-off by using a light detergent, as required.caked mud. maged. If you use a light detergent, make certain . For 5-door models, since yourthat it is a neutral detergent. Do not use vehicle is equipped with a rearstrong soap or chemical detergents. All cleaning agents should be promptly wiper, automatic car-wash

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