Subaru Outback (BR): Corrosion protection
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Appearance care / 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.
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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 coatin
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.)
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Warning and indicator lights
Several of the warning and indicator lights illuminate momentarily and then go
out when the ignition switch is initially turned to the “ON” position. This permits
checking the operation of the bulbs. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition
switch to the “ON” position. The followi
Air Breather Hose
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the air intake boot assembly. <Ref. to IN(H4SO)-8, REMOVAL, Air
Intake Boot.>
2) Remove the two air breather hoses.
3) Remove the oil cap.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Use new O-rings.
C: INSPECTION
Check the hose for peeling, crack
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