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: ABS warning light

CAUTION If any of the following conditions occur, we recommend that you have the ABS repaired at the first available opportunity by your SUBARU dealer. The warning light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Parking tips

When parking your vehicle, always perform the following items. Apply the parking brake firmly. Put the select lever in the “P” position. Never rely on the mechanical friction of the transmission alone to hold the vehicle. When parking on a hill, always turn the steering wheel...