INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 259
3-17. TURN SIGNAL LEVER s03ai
3-18. WIPER AND WASHER s03am
WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until the windshield is sufficiently warmed by the defroster.
Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the windshield, blocking your view.
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If the lever does not return after cornering, return the lever to the neutral position by hand.
To signal a lane change, push the turn signal lever up or down slightly and hold it during the lane change. The lever will return automatically to the neutral position when you release it.
ONE-TOUCH LANE CHANGER s03ai01
To flash the turn signal and turn signal indicator light three times, push the turn signal lever up or down slightly and immediately release it.
NOTE
The operational / non-operational setting of the one-touch lane changer can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. The setting can also be changed by operating the center information display. Refer to the following sections.
–“ Car settings icon” FP227( dual 7.0- inch display models)
–“ Settings icon( Car settings)” FP242( 11.6-inch display models)
CAUTION
. Do not operate the washer continuously for more than 10 seconds, or when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause overheating of the washer motor. Check the washer fluid level frequently, such as at fuel stops.
. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry. This may scratch the glass, damage the blade rubbers and might cause the wiper motor to fail. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield, always use the windshield washer.
. In freezing weather, be sure that the blade rubbers are not frozen to the windshield or rear window before switching on the wipers. Attempting to operate the wiper with the blade rubbers frozen to the window glass could cause not only the blade rubbers to be damaged but also might cause the wiper motor to fail. If the blade rubbers are frozen to the window glass, be sure to operate the defroster, windshield wiper deicer( if equipped) or rear window defogger before turning on the wiper.
. If the wipers stop during operation because of ice or some other obstruction on the window, this might cause the wiper motor to fail even if the wiper switch is turned off. If this occurs, promptly stop the vehicle in a safe location, turn the
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