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3-16 . Wiper and washer
WARNING
S03AM
In freezing weather , do not use the windshield washer until the windshield is sufficiently warmed by the defroster .
Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the windshield , blocking your view .
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CAUTION
. Do not operate the washer continuously for more than 10 seconds , or when the washer fluid tank is empty . This may cause overheating of the washer motor . Check the washer fluid level frequently , such as at fuel stops .
. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield or rear window is dry . This may scratch the glass , damage the blade rubbers and might cause the wiper motor to fail . Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield or rear window , always use the windshield washer .
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. In freezing weather , be sure that the blade rubbers are not frozen to the windshield or rear window before switching on the wipers . Attempting to operate the wiper with the blades frozen to the window glass could cause not only the blade rubbers to be damaged but also might cause the wiper motor to fail . If the blade rubbers are frozen to the window glass , be sure to operate the defroster , windshield wiper deicer ( if equipped ) or rear window defogger before turning on the wiper .
. If the wipers stop during operation because of ice or some other obstruction on the window , this might cause the wiper motor to fail even if the wiper switch is turned off . If this occurs , promptly stop the vehicle in a safe place , turn the ignition switch to the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position and clean the window glass to allow proper wiper operation .
. Use clean water if windshield washer fluid is unavailable . In areas where water freezes in winter , use SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid or the equivalent .
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Refer to “ Windshield washer fluid ” FP503 .
. Do not clean the blade rubbers with gasoline or a solvent , such as paint thinner or benzine . This will cause deterioration of the blade rubbers .
For models with automatic rain sensing windshield wipers :
. When the wiper switch is in the “ AUTO ” position , do not touch the windshield near the rain sensor and do not place a wet cloth on the windshield near the rain sensor . Doing so may result in unexpected wiper operation and cause injury .
. When washing the vehicle , make sure that the wiper is turned off . Otherwise , the wipers may operate unexpectedly and cause injury .
. When having your vehicle washed in an automatic car wash , make sure that the wiper is turned off . Otherwise , the wipers may be damaged because they may operate unexpectedly and car wash brushes could become tangled around them .
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