492 7-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING n When cleaning the windshield Set the wiper switch to off. If the wiper switch is in AUTO, the
wipers may operate unexpectedly in the following situations, and may result in hands being
caught or other serious injuries and cause damage to the wiper blades.
A Off AUTO
lWhen the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is touched by hand
lWhen a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
lIf something bumps against the windshield
lIf you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something
bumps into the raindrop sensor
n Precaution regarding the front and rear bumpers
If the paint of the front or rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the following systems may not function correctly. If this occurs, consult any SUBARU retailer.
lSUBARU Safety Sense lBSM( Blind Spot Monitor)
lRCTA( Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function lSafe Exit Assist lPKSB( Parking Support Brake) lSUBARU Parking Assist
NOTICE
n To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components( aluminum wheels, etc.)
lWash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
lIf the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired
immediately.
lTo prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with low humidity when storing the wheels.
n Cleaning the exterior lights
lWash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush. This may damage the surfaces
of the lights.