Subaru Forester: Corrosion protection - Appearance care - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: 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.

Cleaning aluminum wheels
- Promptly wipe the aluminum wheels clean of any kind of grime or agent. If dirt is left on too long, it may be difficult to clean off. - Do not use soap containing grit to clean the wheels. ...

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 ...

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Care of cassette tapes
Proper care of your cassette tapes will extend the tape life and increase your listening enjoyment. Always protect your tapes and cassette cases from direct sunlight, severely cold and dusty ...

Conserving electrical current
Keep the following in mind to help minimize battery drain: • When the engine is not running, avoid using ignition mode II. Many electrical systems (the audio system, the optional navigation ...

Heated Mirrors
For vehicles with heated mirrors: The heated outside rearview mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger is on and help to clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors. (Rear Window Defo ...