Subaru Forester Manuals 2019 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 246

240 Wiper and washer NOTE & Rear window wiper and washer switch S03AM02 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. Windshield washer fluid warning light The windshield washer fluid warning light illuminates when the washer fluid level in the tank has dropped to the lower limit. If the warning light illumi- nates, refill the tank with fluid. For the refilling procedure, refer to “Wind- shield washer fluid” FP469. operation (accompanied by : Washer wiper operation) : Continuous operation : Intermittent operation : Off Washer operation (accompanied by : wiper operation) ! Rear wiper S03AM0201 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, the rear wiper will switch to continuous operation. 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.