Subaru Outback (BR): 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 coatings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor accidents.
Corrosion is accelerated on the vehicle when:
1. It is exposed to road salt or dust control chemicals, or used in coastal areas where there is more salt in the air, or in areas where there is considerable industrial pollution.
2. It is driven in areas of high humidity, especially when temperatures range just above freezing.
3. Dampness in certain parts of the vehicle remains for a long time, even though other parts of the vehicle may be dry.
4. High temperatures will cause corrosion to parts of the vehicle which cannot dry quickly due to lack of proper ventilation.
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To help prevent corrosion
Wash the vehicle regularly to prevent corrosion of the body and suspension components.
Also, wash the vehicle promptly after driving on any of the following surfaces.
● roads that have been s
Cleaning the interior
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate control panel, audio equipment, instrument
panel, center console, combination meter panel, and switches. (Do not use organic
solvents.)
Seat fabric
Remove loose dirt, dust or debris with a vacuum cleaner. If the dirt is caked
on the fabric or hard to remove with a vacuum cleaner, use a soft brush then vacuum
it. Wipe the fabric surface with a
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Precaution
A: CAUTION
Please clearly understand and adhere to the following
general precautions. They must be strictly followed
to avoid minor or serious injury to the person
doing the work or people in the area.
1. VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
Handle the VDC as a total system. Do not disassemble
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle
Models with automatic climate control system:
After the system starts the engine, the automatic climate control system will
activate the “FULL AUTO” mode and heat or cool the interior to the predetermined
median (room) temperature. No presetting of controls is necessary.
Models with manual
