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.
The most common causes of corrosion
are:
The accumulation of moisture retaining
dirt and debris in body panel sections,
cavities, and other areas...
Other information:
WARNING
Always use the utmost care in
driving – overconfidence because
you are driving a vehicle
with X-MODE could easily lead to
a serious accident.
Always use the utmost care in
driving – overconfidence because
you are driving a vehicle
with hill descent control function
(if equipped) could easily lead to
a serious accident...
Several of the warning and indicator lights
illuminate 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...