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Instruments and controls / Wiper and washer
& One-touch lane changer
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To flash the turn signal and turn signal indicator light three times , push the turn signal lever up or down slightly and immediately release it .
NOTE
The operational / non-operational setting of the one-touch lane changer can be changed by a SUBARU dealer . Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details . For models with the combination meter display ( color LCD ), the setting can also be changed by operating the combination meter display ( color LCD ). For details , refer to “ Vehicle Setting ” F3-41 .
Wiper and washer
WARNING
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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 .
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 .
. 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 .