Subaru Forester Manuals 2017 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 258

! Rear wiper
To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob switch upward.
To turn the wiper off, return the knob switch to the“” position.
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 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.
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.
NOTE
Even if the rear wiper switch is in the“” position, while the shift lever / select lever is in the“ R” position with the windshield wiper operating continuously, the rear wiper will operate intermittently.
! Washer
To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is operating, turn the knob switch 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 switch downward to the“” position. The washer fluid sprays and the wiper operates until you release the knob.
Instruments and controls / Mirrors
Mirrors
Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are properly adjusted before you start driving.
& Inside mirror
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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.
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