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: Trailer towing tips

CAUTION For models equipped with the BSD (Blind Spot Detection) and RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) driving support systems, when towing a trailer, press the BSD/ RCTA OFF switch to deactivate the system. The system may not operate properly due to the blocked radar waves...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Maintenance tools

Your vehicle is equipped with the following maintenance tools. Jack Jack handle Screwdriver Towing hook (eye bolt) Wheel nut wrench Screwdriver and wheel nut wrench Screwdriver Wheel nut wrench The screwdriver, wheel nut wrench, etc. are stored in your vehicle...