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

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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.

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

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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.

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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

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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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