Cleaning Alloy Wheels; Corrosion Protection; Most Common Causes Of Corrosion - Subaru Ascent 2023 Manual

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Corrosion protection

applied to the cover surface, com-
pletely wipe off the polish or wax.
Otherwise, the cover surface may be
damaged.
NOTE
. Be careful not to block the wind-
shield washer nozzles with wax
when waxing the vehicle.
. Do not wipe the rear view camera
with alcohol, benzine or paint thin-
ner. Otherwise, discoloration may
occur. To remove contamination,
wipe the camera with a cloth mois-
tened with diluted neutral detergent
and then wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
. When waxing the vehicle, be careful
not to apply the wax to the rear view
camera. If it comes in contact with
the camera, moisten a clean cloth
with diluted neutral detergent to
remove the wax.
& Cleaning alloy wheels
. Promptly wipe the alloy 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. Be sure to use a neutral
cleaning agent, and later rinse thor-
oughly with water. Do not clean the
wheels with a stiff brush or expose them
to a high-speed washing device.
. Clean the vehicle (including the alloy
wheels) with water as soon as possible
when it has been splashed with sea
water, exposed to sea breezes, or
driven on roads treated with salt or
other agents.
10-2. 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.
& Most common causes of cor-
rosion
The most common causes of corrosion
are:
. The accumulation of moisture retaining
dirt and debris in body panel sections,
cavities, and other areas.
. Damage to paint and other protective
coatings caused by gravel and stone
chips or minor accidents.
Corrosion is accelerated on the vehicle
when:
. It is exposed to road salt or dust control
chemicals, or used in coastal areas
where there is more salt in the air, or in
areas where there is considerable
industrial pollution.
. It is driven in areas of high humidity,
especially when temperatures range
just above freezing.