Get Appearance care Guide for Subaru XV SUV Second Generation (2017-2022)

Appearance care

Cleaning the interior............................................. 10-5

Exterior care.......................................................... 10-2

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Seat fabric ............................................................ 10-5

Washing ............................................................... 10-2

Leather seat materials .......................................... 10-6

Waxing and polishing............................................ 10-3

Synthetic leather upholstery ................................. 10-6

Cleaning alloy wheels ........................................... 10-4

Seatbelt ................................................................ 10-6

Corrosion protection ............................................ 10-4

Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument

Most common causes of corrosion ....................... 10-4

panel, console panel, and switches.................... 10-6

To help prevent corrosion ..................................... 10-5

Monitor................................................................. 10-7

10-2

Appearance care/Exterior care

Exterior care

to scratch the camera lens. Do not use a

the cover surface may be da-

washing brush directly on the camera

maged.

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& Washing

lens. The image quality of the rear view

. Since your vehicle is equipped

camera may deteriorate.

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with a rear wiper, automatic car-

CAUTION

wash brushes could become

The best way to preserve your vehicle9s

tangled around it, damaging the

beauty is frequent washing. Wash the

. When washing the vehicle, the

wiper arm and other compo-

vehicle at least once a month to avoid

brakes may get wet. As a result,

nents. Ask the automatic car-

contamination by road grime.

the brake stopping distance will

wash operator not to let the

Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty

be longer. To dry the brakes, drive

brushes touch the wiper arm or

of lukewarm or cold water. Do not wash the

the vehicle at a safe speed while

to fix the wiper arm on the rear

vehicle with hot water and in direct sun-

lightly depressing the brake ped-

window glass with adhesive tape

light.

al to heat up the brakes.

before operating the machine.

. Do not wash the engine compart-

Salt, chemicals, insects, tar, soot, tree sap,

. For models with a rod-type roof

ment and area adjacent to it. If

and bird droppings should be washed off

antenna, remove the antenna rod

water enters the engine air intake

by using a light detergent, as required. If

before washing your car at a car

or electrical parts, it will cause

you use a light detergent, make certain

wash. If the antenna rod remains

engine trouble or a malfunction

that it is a neutral detergent. Do not use

attached, it may scratch the roof.

of electrical equipment.

strong soap or chemical detergents. All

When reinstalling the removed

cleaning agents should be promptly

. When washing inner fenders, un-

antenna rod, be sure to fully

flushed from the surface and not allowed

derbody, bumpers and protrud-

tighten it.

to dry there. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly

ing objects such as exhaust

with plenty of lukewarm water. Wipe the

pipes and exhaust finishers, be

NOTE

remaining water off with a chamois or soft

careful to prevent injuries from

cloth. Wear rubber gloves and use a hand

. When having your vehicle washed in

contacting sharp ends.

brush when washing down underbody,

an automatic car wash, make sure

. Do not use any organic solvents

inner fenders and suspension to effec-

beforehand that the car wash is of

when washing the surface of the

tively remove mud and dirt off.

suitable type.

bulb assembly cover. However, if

. The rear view camera lens has a hard

a detergent with organic solvents

coating to help prevent scratches.

is used to wash the cover sur-

However, when washing the vehicle or

face, completely rinse off the

cleaning the camera lens, be careful not

detergent with water. Otherwise,

$10-3Appearance care/Exterior care& Waxing and polishing! Washing the underbodyCAUTIONS10AA0101S10AA02Chemicals, salts and gravel used forAlways wash and dry the vehicle before. Be careful not to damage brakedeicing road surfaces are extremely cor-waxing and , sensor harnesses, androsive, accelerating the corrosion of un-Use a good quality polish and wax andother parts when washing sus-derbody components, such as the exhaustapply them according to the manufac-pension , fuel and brake lines, brake cables,turer9s instructions. Wax or polish whenfloor pan and fenders, and suspension.. Be careful not to flush the enginethe painted surface is for a long time. It mayThoroughly flush the underbody and insideBe sure to polish and wax the chrome trim,cause damage of some electricalof the fenders with lukewarm or cold wateras well as the painted surfaces. Loss frequent intervals to reduce the harmfulwax on a painted surface leads to loss ofeffects of such original luster and also quickens the! Using a warm water washerMud and sand adhering to the underbodydeterioration of the surface. It is recom-S10AA0102components may accelerate their corro-. Keep a good distance of 12 in (30 cm)mended that a coat of wax be applied more between the washer nozzle andleast once a month, or whenever thethe no longer repels driving off-road or on muddy or sandyroads, wash the mud and sand off the. Do not wash the same area continu-If the appearance of the paint has dimin-underbody. Carefully flush the to the point where the luster or toneand axle parts, as they are particularly. If a stain will not come out easily, washcannot be restored, lightly polish the sur-prone to mud and sand buildup. Do not useby hand. Some warm water washers are offace with a fine-grained compound. Nevera sharp-edged tool to remove caked high temperature, high pressure type,polish just th$

10-3

Appearance care/Exterior care

& Waxing and polishing

! Washing the underbody

CAUTION

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Chemicals, salts and gravel used for

Always wash and dry the vehicle before

. Be careful not to damage brake

deicing road surfaces are extremely cor-

waxing and polishing.

hoses, sensor harnesses, and

rosive, accelerating the corrosion of un-

Use a good quality polish and wax and

other parts when washing sus-

derbody components, such as the exhaust

apply them according to the manufac-

pension components.

system, fuel and brake lines, brake cables,

turer9s instructions. Wax or polish when

floor pan and fenders, and suspension.

. Be careful not to flush the engine

the painted surface is cool.

bottom for a long time. It may

Thoroughly flush the underbody and inside

Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim,

cause damage of some electrical

of the fenders with lukewarm or cold water

as well as the painted surfaces. Loss of

parts.

at frequent intervals to reduce the harmful

wax on a painted surface leads to loss of

effects of such agents.

the original luster and also quickens the

! Using a warm water washer

Mud and sand adhering to the underbody

deterioration of the surface. It is recom-

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components may accelerate their corro-

. Keep a good distance of 12 in (30 cm)

mended that a coat of wax be applied at

sion.

or more between the washer nozzle and

least once a month, or whenever the

the vehicle.

surface no longer repels water.

After driving off-road or on muddy or sandy

roads, wash the mud and sand off the

. Do not wash the same area continu-

If the appearance of the paint has dimin-

underbody. Carefully flush the suspension

ously.

ished to the point where the luster or tone

and axle parts, as they are particularly

. If a stain will not come out easily, wash

cannot be restored, lightly polish the sur-

prone to mud and sand buildup. Do not use

by hand. Some warm water washers are of

face with a fine-grained compound. Never

a sharp-edged tool to remove caked mud.

the high temperature, high pressure type,

polish just the affected area, but include

and they can damage or deform the resin

the surrounding area as well. Always

parts such as moldings, or cause water to

polish in only one direction. A No. 2000

leak into the vehicle.

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 under-

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10-4

Appearance care/Corrosion protection

& Cleaning alloy wheels

Corrosion protection

coat. When in doubt, it is always best to

contact your SUBARU dealer or an auto

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. Promptly wipe the alloy wheels clean of

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paint specialist.

any kind of grime or agent. If dirt is left on

Your SUBARU has been designed and

too long, it may be difficult to clean off.

built to resist corrosion. Special materials

CAUTION

and protective finishes have been used on

. Do not use soap containing grit to clean

most parts of the vehicle to help maintain

the wheels. Be sure to use a neutral

Do not use any agents with organic

fine appearance, strength, and reliable

cleaning agent, and later rinse thoroughly

solvents on the surface of the bulb

operation.

with water. Do not clean the wheels with a

assembly cover. However, if a polish

stiff brush or expose them to a high-speed

or wax with organic solvents is

& Most common causes of cor-

washing device.

applied to the cover surface, com-

rosion

pletely wipe off the polish or wax.

. Clean the vehicle (including the alloy

Otherwise, the cover surface may be

wheels) with water as soon as possible

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The most common causes of corrosion

damaged.

when it has been splashed with sea water,

are:

exposed to sea breezes, or driven on

. The accumulation of moisture retaining

roads treated with salt or other agents.

NOTE

dirt and debris in body panel sections,

cavities, and other areas.

. Be careful not to block the wind-

. Damage to paint and other protective

shield washer nozzles with wax when

coatings caused by gravel and stone chips

waxing the vehicle.

or minor accidents.

. Do not wipe the rear view camera

with alcohol, benzine or paint thinner.

Corrosion is accelerated on the vehicle

Otherwise, discoloration may occur. To

when:

remove contamination, wipe the cam-

. It is exposed to road salt or dust control

era with a cloth moistened with diluted

chemicals, or used in coastal areas where

neutral detergent and then wipe it with a

there is more salt in the air, or in areas

soft, dry cloth.

where there is considerable industrial

. When waxing the vehicle, be careful

pollution.

not to apply the wax to the rear view

. It is driven in areas of high humidity,

camera. If it comes in contact with the

especially when temperatures range just

camera, moisten a clean cloth with

above freezing.

diluted neutral detergent to remove

. Dampness in certain parts of the

the wax.

$10-5Appearance care/Cleaning the interiorCleaning the interiorvehicle remains for a long time, other parts of the vehicle may beRepair chips and scratches in the paint a soft, damp cloth to clean the climatesoon as you find them.. High temperatures will cause corrosioncontrol panel, audio equipment, instru-to parts of the vehicle which cannot dryCheck the interior of the vehicle for waterment panel, center console, combinationquickly due to lack of proper dirt accumulation under the floor matsmeter panel, and switches. (Do not usebecause that could cause corrosion. Oc-organic solvents.)& To help prevent corrosioncasionally check under the mats to makesure the area is dry.S10AB02CAUTIONWash the vehicle regularly to preventKeep your garage dry. Do not park yourcorrosion of the body and suspensionDo not use sharp instruments orvehicle in a damp, poorly ventilated gar-components. Also, wash the vehiclewindow cleaner containing abra-age. In such a garage, corrosion can bepromptly after driving on any of thesives to clean the inner surface ofcaused by dampness. If you wash thefollowing rear window. They may damagevehicle in the garage or put the vehicle into. roads that have been salted to preventthe conductors printed on the win-the garage when wet or covered withthem from freezing in , that can cause dampness.. mud, sand, or gravelIf your vehicle is operated in cold weather. coastal roadsand/or in areas where road salts and other& Seat fabricAfter the winter has ended, it is recom-corrosive materials are used, the doorS10AC01Remove loose dirt, dust or debris with amended that the underbody be given ahinges and locks, rear gate lock, and hoodvacuum cleaner. If the dirt is caked on thevery thorough should be inspected and lubricatedfabric or hard to remove with a the beginning of winter, check thecleaner, use a soft brush then vacuum of unde$

10-5

Appearance care/Cleaning the interior

Cleaning the interior

vehicle remains for a long time, even

assistance.

though other parts of the vehicle may be

Repair chips and scratches in the paint as

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dry.

Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate

soon as you find them.

. High temperatures will cause corrosion

control panel, audio equipment, instru-

to parts of the vehicle which cannot dry

Check the interior of the vehicle for water

ment panel, center console, combination

quickly due to lack of proper ventilation.

and dirt accumulation under the floor mats

meter panel, and switches. (Do not use

because that could cause corrosion. Oc-

organic solvents.)

& To help prevent corrosion

casionally check under the mats to make

sure the area is dry.

S10AB02

CAUTION

Wash the vehicle regularly to prevent

Keep your garage dry. Do not park your

corrosion of the body and suspension

Do not use sharp instruments or

vehicle in a damp, poorly ventilated gar-

components. Also, wash the vehicle

window cleaner containing abra-

age. In such a garage, corrosion can be

promptly after driving on any of the

sives to clean the inner surface of

caused by dampness. If you wash the

following surfaces.

the rear window. They may damage

vehicle in the garage or put the vehicle into

. roads that have been salted to prevent

the conductors printed on the win-

the garage when wet or covered with

them from freezing in winter

dow.

snow, that can cause dampness.

. mud, sand, or gravel

If your vehicle is operated in cold weather

. coastal roads

and/or in areas where road salts and other

& Seat fabric

After the winter has ended, it is recom-

corrosive materials are used, the door

S10AC01

Remove loose dirt, dust or debris with a

mended that the underbody be given a

hinges and locks, rear gate lock, and hood

vacuum cleaner. If the dirt is caked on the

very thorough washing.

latch should be inspected and lubricated

fabric or hard to remove with a vacuum

periodically.

Before the beginning of winter, check the

cleaner, use a soft brush then vacuum it.

condition of underbody components, such

Wipe the fabric surface with a tightly wrung

as the exhaust system, fuel and brake

cloth and dry the seat fabric thoroughly. If

lines, brake cables, suspension, steering

the fabric is still dirty, wipe using a solution

system, floor pan, and fenders. If any of

of mild soap and lukewarm water then dry

them are found to be rusted, they should

thoroughly.

be given an appropriate rust prevention

If the stain does not come out, try a

treatment or should be replaced. Contact

commercially-available fabric cleaner.

your SUBARU dealer to perform this kind

Use the cleaner on a hidden place and

of maintenance and treatment if you need

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$10-6Appearance care/Cleaning the interior& Seatbeltmake sure it does not affect the fabriccovered, or the windows shaded, to pre-adversely. Use the cleaner according to itsvent fading or shrinkage.S10AC09For details about how to clean the seatbelt, surface blemishes or bald patchesrefer to <Seatbelt maintenance= be treated with a commercial leatherCAUTIONspray lacquer. You will discover that each& Climate control panel, audioleather seat section will develop soft foldspanel, instrument panel, con-When cleaning the seat, do not useor wrinkles, which is characteristic ofsole panel, and switchesbenzine, paint thinner, or any similargenuine . Doing so could damageS10AC04Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climatethe surface and cause the color to& Synthetic leather upholsterycontrol panel, audio equipment, panel, center console, combinationS10AC03The synthetic leather material used on themeter panel, and may be cleaned using mild soap& Leather seat materialsor detergent and water, after first vacuum-CAUTIONing or brushing away loose dirt. Allow theS10AC02The leather used by SUBARU is a highsoap to soak in for a few minutes and wipe. Do not use organic solvents suchquality natural product which will retain itsoff with a clean, damp cloth. Commercialas paint thinners or fuel, ordistinctive appearance and feel for manyfoam-type cleaners suitable for syntheticstrong cleaning agents that con-years with proper materials may be used whentain those solvents. Doing soAllowing dust or road dirt to build up on damage the surface andsurface can cause the material to becomecause the color to and to wear prematurely. RegularCAUTION. Do not use chemical solvents thatcleaning with a soft, moist, natural fibercontain silicone on the vehiclecloth should be performed monthly, takingStrong cleaning agents such asaudio system, electrical compo-care not to$

10-6

Appearance care/Cleaning the interior

& Seatbelt

make sure it does not affect the fabric

covered, or the windows shaded, to pre-

adversely. Use the cleaner according to its

vent fading or shrinkage.

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For details about how to clean the seatbelt,

instructions.

Minor surface blemishes or bald patches

refer to <Seatbelt maintenance= F1-20.

may be treated with a commercial leather

CAUTION

spray lacquer. You will discover that each

& Climate control panel, audio

leather seat section will develop soft folds

panel, instrument panel, con-

When cleaning the seat, do not use

or wrinkles, which is characteristic of

sole panel, and switches

benzine, paint thinner, or any similar

genuine leather.

materials. Doing so could damage

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Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate

the surface and cause the color to

& Synthetic leather upholstery

control panel, audio equipment, instru-

deteriorate.

ment panel, center console, combination

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The synthetic leather material used on the

meter panel, and switches.

SUBARU may be cleaned using mild soap

& Leather seat materials

or detergent and water, after first vacuum-

CAUTION

ing or brushing away loose dirt. Allow the

S10AC02

The leather used by SUBARU is a high

soap to soak in for a few minutes and wipe

. Do not use organic solvents such

quality natural product which will retain its

off with a clean, damp cloth. Commercial

as paint thinners or fuel, or

distinctive appearance and feel for many

foam-type cleaners suitable for synthetic

strong cleaning agents that con-

years with proper care.

leather materials may be used when

tain those solvents. Doing so

Allowing dust or road dirt to build up on the

necessary.

could damage the surface and

surface can cause the material to become

cause the color to deteriorate.

brittle and to wear prematurely. Regular

CAUTION

. Do not use chemical solvents that

cleaning with a soft, moist, natural fiber

contain silicone on the vehicle

cloth should be performed monthly, taking

Strong cleaning agents such as

audio system, electrical compo-

care not to soak the leather or allow water

solvents, paint thinners, window

nents of the air-conditioner or

to penetrate the stitched seams.

cleaner or fuel must never be used

any switches. If silicone adheres

on leather or synthetic interior ma-

A mild detergent suitable for cleaning

to these parts, it may cause

terials. Doing so could damage the

woolen fabrics may be used to remove

damage to electrical compo-

surface and cause the color to

difficult dirt spots, rubbing with a soft, dry

nents.

deteriorate.

cloth afterwards to restore the luster. If

your SUBARU is to be parked for a long

time in bright sunlight, it is recommended

that the seats and head restraints be

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Appearance care/Cleaning the interior

& Monitor

S10AC05

To clean the audio/navigation/multi func-

tion display monitor, wipe it with a silicone

cloth or with a soft cloth. If the monitor is

extremely dirty, clean it with a soft cloth

moistened with neutral detergent then

carefully wipe off any remaining detergent.

CAUTION

. Do not spray neutral detergent

directly onto the monitor. Doing

so could damage the monitor9s

components.

. Do not wipe the monitor with a

hard cloth. Doing so could

scratch the monitor.

. Do not use cleaning fluid that

contains thinner, fuel, or any

other volatile substance. Such

cleaning fluid could erase the

lettering on the switches at the

bottom of the monitor.

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