Subaru Forester Manuals 2013 Forester Owner’s Manual | Page 148

3-36 Instruments and controls mittently at intervals corresponding to the vehicle speed (longer when the vehicle speed is low; shorter when the vehicle speed is high). When you subsequently shift the transmission into reverse, the rear wiper will automatically switch to continuous operation. When the transmission is shifted to a position other than reverse, the rear wiper will return to intermittent operation. ! Washer To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is operating, turn the knob upward to the “ ” position. The washer fluid sprays until you release the knob. To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is not in use, turn the knob downward to the “ ” position. The washer fluid sprays, and 2 seconds later the rear wiper operates. Releasing the knob stops the washer fluid spray, and 3 seconds later the rear wiper stops. Mirrors Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are properly adjusted before you start driving. & Auto-dimming mirror/compass (if equipped) & Inside mirror 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) The inside mirror has a day and night position. Pull the tab at the bottom of the mirror toward you for the night position. Push it away for the day position. The night position reduces glare from headlights of vehicles behind you. Auto dimming indicator Left (mirror) button Photosensor Right (compass) button Compass display The auto-dimming mirror has an anti-glare feature which automatically reduces glare coming from headlights of vehicles behind you. It also contains a built-in compass. . By pressing and releasing the left button, the automatic dimming function is toggled on or off. When the automatic dimming function is on, the auto dimming indicator light (green) located on the left button will illuminate. . By pressing and releasing the right