Subaru Forester Manuals 2011 Forester Owner’s Manual | Page 308

8-10 Driving tips roads. This may cause loss of vehicle control. CAUTION Avoid prolonged continuous driving in snowstorms. Snow will enter the engine’s intake system and may hinder the airflow, which could result in engine shutdown or even breakdown. ! Wiper operation when snowing Before driving in cold weather, make sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield or rear window. If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield or rear window, perform the following procedure. . To thaw the windshield wiper blades, use the defroster with the airflow selection in “ ” and the temperature set for maximum warmth until the wiper blades are completely thawed. Refer to “Climate control”