Subaru Forester Manuals 2024 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 249

Wiper and washer 243
& Rear window wiper and washer switch
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: Washer operation ( accompanied by wiper operation )
: Continuous operation : Intermittent operation : Off : Washer operation ( accompanied by wiper operation )
! Rear wiper
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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 .
When you move the select 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 to the “ R ” ( reverse ) position .
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 .
! Washer
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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 .
The rear view camera washer also operates while the rear window washer is operating .
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