Instruments and controls/Wiper and washer
& Rear window wiper and
washer switch
position (MT models), the rear wiper will
switch to continuous operation. When you
move the select lever/shift lever from the
“R” (reverse) position to another position,
the rear wiper will return to intermittent
operation.
Reverse gear interlocked rear wiper:
Even if the rear wiper switch is in the off
“ ” position, if the front windshield wiper is
operating continuously, the rear wiper will
operate intermittently when you move the
select lever/shift lever to the “R” (reverse)
position.
operation (accompanied by
: Washer
wiper operation)
: Continuous operation
: Intermittent operation
: Off
Washer operation (accompanied by
: wiper operation)
! Rear wiper
With the switch turned to the “
” position,
the rear wiper will operate intermittently at
intervals corresponding to the vehicle
speed. In this position, when you move
the select lever to the “R” position (CVT
models) or the shift lever to the reverse
The factory setting (default setting) of the
reverse gear interlocked rear wiper is as
follows.
. U.S.-spec. models: Non-operational
. Other models: Operational
This setting can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for
details.
CAUTION
Do not attach anything that disturbs
the rear wiper operation on the rear
gate. Doing so may damage the rear
wiper when it operates.
3-79
! Washer
To wash the rear window, turn the knob to
the “ ” position. The washer fluid sprays
and the wiper operates until you release
the knob.