Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Appearance care / Corrosion protection

Subaru Forester: 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.

Cleaning alloy wheels

Most common causes of corrosion

The most common causes of corrosion are: The accumulation of moisture retaining dirt and debris in body panel sections, cavities, and other areas...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Fuses

CAUTION Never replace a fuse with one having a higher rating or with material other than a fuse because serious damage or a fire could result. The fuses are designed to melt during an overload to prevent damage to the wiring harness and electrical equipment...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS side airbag and the SRS curtain airbag will deploy

Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard surface Falling into or jumping over a deep hole Landing hard or vehicle falling It is possible that the SRS side and curtain airbags will deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle...